overstored
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌstɔrd/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌstɔrd/
adjective
Definition
Having more items stored than what is needed or can be managed.
Example
The warehouse was overstored, leading to difficulties in finding the right products.
Conversation
Have you noticed how many shops have opened in our town lately?
Yeah, it's crazy! I feel like we're getting a bit overstored.
Right? I wonder if they can all survive with so much competition.
I doubt it; some will probably close down soon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stocked
supplied
loaded
Antonyms
depleted
scarce
insufficient
verb
Definition
To have stored more items than necessary or more than a space can hold.
Example
The warehouse was overstored, making it difficult to find the items we needed.
Tense Forms
Past: overstored
Past Participle: overstored
Conversation
I can't believe how much stuff I have in my closet.
Yeah, it looks like you've really overstored everything.
I know! I should probably donate some clothes soon.
Root Explanation
Overstored → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "store" (from Old English *storian*, meaning to store or keep). The word "overstored" means to have stored excessively or beyond what is necessary.
Memory Tip
Think of storing something 'excessively' — 'over-' means too much, and 'store' means to keep something. This helps you remember that 'overstored' refers to having too much stored.
Visually Confused Words
oersted