IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃər/
KK: /oʊvərˈriːtʃər/
Definition: A person who tries to achieve more than is reasonable or possible, often leading to failure or disappointment.
Example: The overreacher attempted to take on too many responsibilities at work, which caused him stress.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɛkt/
KK: /oʊvərˈrɛkt/
Definition: To respond too strongly or in an exaggerated way to something that happens.
Example: She tends to overreact to small problems, making them seem much bigger than they are.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɛkʃən/
KK: /oʊvərˈrɛakʃən/
Definition: A response that is more extreme than what is necessary or appropriate.
Example: Her overreaction to the small mistake surprised everyone in the meeting.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/
KK: /oʊvərˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/
Definition: To impose too many rules and regulations on something, making it difficult to operate or function properly.
Example: The government decided not to overregulate the new technology companies.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪʃən/
KK: /oʊvərˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definition: The act of creating too many rules and regulations, which can make it difficult for people or businesses to operate effectively.
Example: Many businesses struggle due to overregulation, which limits their ability to innovate.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪˈlaɪəns/
KK: /oʊvərɪˈlaɪəns/
Definition: The state of depending too much on someone or something.
Example: His overreliance on technology made him less capable of solving problems on his own.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɪpɔrt/
KK: /oʊvərˈrɪpɔrt/
Definition: To give more information than necessary or to report something more frequently than is required.
Example: The researchers were criticized for overreporting their findings in the study.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɛprɪˌzɛntɪd/
KK: /oʊvərˈrɛprɪˌzɛntɪd/
Definition: Describing a situation where a particular group or category appears in larger numbers than is typical or expected.
Example: In the study, certain demographics were found to be overrepresented in the survey results.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌraɪd/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌraɪd/
Definition: A method or action that cancels or changes a previous decision or automatic process.
Example: The manager decided to implement an override on the system to ensure all transactions were approved manually.
Definition: To take control over something and change or cancel its normal function or operation.
Example: The manager decided to override the automatic system to ensure the project was completed on time.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/
KK: /oʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/
Definition: More important than anything else; having the highest priority.
Example: The overriding goal of the project is to improve community health.
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