IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/
KK: /oʊvərˈtɜrn/
Definition: To turn over or flip upside down.
Example: The boat began to overturn in the rough waves.
Definition: The action or process of causing something to turn over or be reversed.
Example: The overturn of the decision surprised everyone in the courtroom.
Definition: To reverse a decision or change something so that it is no longer valid or accepted.
Example: The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌjuːs/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌjus/
Definition: The act of using something too much or more than is necessary.
Example: The overuse of plastic can harm the environment.
Definition: To use something too much or more than is necessary.
Example: If you overuse your phone, it can lead to eye strain.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərjuːzd/
KK: /ˈoʊvərjuːzd/
Definition: Describing something that has been used so many times that it has lost its original meaning or impact.
Example: The phrase was so overused that it no longer felt special.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /oʊvərˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: Using something too much, leading to negative effects or less benefit.
Example: The overutilization of natural resources can harm the environment.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərvæljuˈeɪʃən/
KK: /oʊvərvæljuːˈeɪʃən/
Definition: A situation where something is considered to be worth more than it actually is.
Example: The overvaluation of the property led to significant financial losses for the investors.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌvju/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌvju/
Definition: A general summary or broad view of something, often providing key points or an outline.
Example: The teacher gave us an overview of the main topics we would cover in the course.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌvoʊltɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌvoʊltɪdʒ/
Definition: A condition where the voltage in an electrical circuit exceeds the level it was designed to handle, which can be dangerous and cause damage.
Example: The device failed due to overvoltage, which caused a short circuit.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌvoʊt/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌvoʊt/
Definition: A ballot that indicates more choices or candidates than permitted in a specific election or vote.
Example: The election officials had to disqualify several ballots due to an overvote.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈwɪri/
KK: /oʊvərˈwɪri/
Definition: Extremely tired or exhausted, often due to excessive work or effort.
Example: After working for twelve hours straight, I felt completely overweary and needed to rest.
Definition: To make someone extremely tired or exhausted.
Example: The long hike overweary the group, leaving them too tired to continue.
IPA: /ˌoʊ.vərˈwiː.nɪŋ/
KK: /oʊvərˈwinɪŋ/
Definition: Having an excessive or arrogant attitude; showing too much pride or confidence.
Example: His overweening ambition led him to take risks that others would avoid.
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