IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɪnvɛstmənt/
KK: /oʊvərˈɪnˌvɛstmənt/
Definition: Putting too much money or resources into a specific area or project, often leading to negative consequences.
Example: The company's overinvestment in marketing led to financial losses instead of increased sales.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈleɪbər/
KK: /oʊvərˈleɪbər/
Definition: To make someone work too much or too hard, often leading to exhaustion or stress.
Example: The company was criticized for overlaboring its employees during the busy season.
IPA: //ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ//
KK: /oʊvərpeɪ/
Definition: To give more money than is necessary for something.
Example: I realized I had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Definition: To give more money than is necessary or required for something.
Example: I accidentally overpaid for my new phone because I didn't check the price carefully.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌpeɪmənt/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌpeɪmənt/
Definition: A payment that is more than what is required or owed.
Example: The company issued a refund for the overpayment made by the customer.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərpərˈsweɪd/
KK: /oʊvərpərˈsweɪd/
Definition: To convince someone to do something they do not want to do, often by using excessive arguments or pressure.
Example: She tried to overpersuade him to join the team, even though he was not interested.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈduːs/
KK: /oʊvərprəˈdjuːs/
Definition: To create more of something than is necessary or wanted.
Example: The factory tends to overproduce items, leading to waste.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
KK: /oʊvərˈkwɑlɪfaɪd/
Definition: Having more education, skills, or experience than what is needed for a specific job or position.
Example: She felt overqualified for the entry-level position, as she had a master's degree and several years of experience.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌsoʊld/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsoʊld/
Definition: Describing a situation where prices are considered too low due to excessive selling, often indicating a potential for price increase.
Example: The stock was oversold, leading many investors to believe it would soon rebound.
Definition: To sell more of something than is available or more than is reasonable, often leading to a situation where demand exceeds supply.
Example: The concert tickets were oversold, causing many fans to be turned away at the door.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈspɛnd/
KK: /oʊvərˈspɛnd/
Definition: To spend more money than is wise or needed.
Example: Many people tend to overspend during the holiday season.
Definition: To spend more money than one can afford or more than is necessary.
Example: She tends to overspend on clothes every month.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌspɛndər/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌspɛndər/
Definition: A person who spends more money than they should or can afford.
Example: She is an overspender, always buying things she doesn't need.
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