Definition

To work excessively or for too many hours, often leading to fatigue or stress.

Example

If you overwork, you might feel tired and stressed out.

Tense Forms

Conversation

You look exhausted; have you been working too much lately?

Yeah, I tend to overwork myself sometimes.

That’s not good for you, you need to take breaks!

I know, I just forget how important it is to relax.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

Doing too much work, which can lead to stress or health problems.

Example

She felt exhausted due to the overwork from her job.

Conversation

I've been feeling so drained lately from all the work I have to do.

Yeah, I get that. Sometimes it feels like we just overwork ourselves.

Exactly! I need to find a better balance in my life.

Definition

To make someone work too much or too hard, often leading to exhaustion or stress.

Example

She tends to overwork herself by taking on too many projects at once.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I feel like my boss is going to overwork me this week.

That sounds rough! What do you have on your plate?

Just a few big projects, but I can’t handle too much more without burning out.

Root Explanation

Overwork → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "work" (from Old English "weorc", meaning activity or labor). The word "overwork" means to engage in excessive labor or activity beyond normal limits.

Memory Tip

Think of doing too much work, where 'over-' means excessively, and 'work' refers to labor or activity.

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