overtrain
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈtreɪn/
KK: /oʊvərˈtreɪn/
intransitive verb
Definition
To train too much or too intensely, leading to fatigue or injury.
Example
If you overtrain, you might feel tired and not perform well in your next competition.
Tense Forms
Past: overtrained
Past Participle: overtrained
Conversation
I think I might have started to overtrain this week at the gym.
Really? What makes you think that?
I've been feeling really exhausted and my muscles are sore.
That sounds rough; maybe you should take a break to recover.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exert
strain
fatigue
Antonyms
rest
recover
rejuvenate
transitive verb
Definition
To train excessively or beyond the optimal level, often leading to fatigue or injury.
Example
The coach was warned not to overtrain the players before the big game.
Tense Forms
Past: overtrained
Past Participle: overtrained
Conversation
I heard that the coach might overtrain the team before the big game.
Really? That sounds risky, especially right before a match.
Yeah, I hope he knows when to back off and let them rest.
Root Explanation
Overtrain → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "train" (from Old French *trainer*, meaning to drag or pull). The word "overtrain" means to excessively train or exert oneself beyond a healthy limit.
Memory Tip
Think of 'over-' meaning excessively and 'train' meaning to pull or prepare. This helps you remember that overtrain means to train too much.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.