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Exam: TOEIC

overspend

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈspɛnd/

KK: /oʊvərˈspɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend more money than is wise or needed.

Example: Many people tend to overspend during the holiday season.

transitive verb

Definition: To spend more money than one can afford or more than is necessary.

Example: She tends to overspend on clothes every month.

overspender

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌspɛndər/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌspɛndər/

noun

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.

overspending

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈspɛndɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈspɛndɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of spending more money than one can afford or more than is necessary.

Example: Overspending can lead to serious financial problems if not controlled.

verb

Definition: To spend more money than one has or more than is necessary.

Example: She regrets her overspending during the holiday season.

overstaff

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈstæf/

KK: /oʊvərˈstæf/

transitive verb

Definition: To provide more employees than necessary for a job or task, which can lead to inefficiency or increased costs.

Example: The company decided to overstaff the project to ensure all tasks were completed on time.

overstock

IPA: /ˈoʊvərstɒk/

KK: /ˈoʊvərstɑk/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is more of a product available than is needed or can be sold.

Example: The store had to discount prices to clear the overstock of winter clothing.

transitive verb

Definition: To supply or store more of something than is needed or wanted.

Example: The store decided to overstock its shelves with holiday decorations this year.

oversubscribe

IPA: /ˌoʊvərsəˈskraɪb/

KK: /oʊvərsəˈskraɪb/

transitive verb

Definition: To sign up for something more than what is available, often leading to a situation where there are not enough spots or resources for everyone who wants to participate.

Example: The event was so popular that it was oversubscribed, and many people were left without tickets.

oversupply

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsʌplaɪ/

KK: /oʊvərsəplaɪ/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is more of something available than is needed or wanted.

Example: The oversupply of goods led to lower prices in the market.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide more of something than is needed or wanted.

Example: The company oversupplied the market with their new product, leading to a drop in prices.

overtake

IPA: /ˌoʊ.vərˈteɪk/

KK: /oʊvərˈteɪk/

transitive verb

Definition: To pass someone or something by moving ahead of them after catching up.

Example: The car was able to overtake the slower vehicle on the highway.

overtime

IPA: /ˈoʊvərtaɪm/

KK: /ˈoʊvərtaɪm/

adverb

Definition: Beyond the usual time limit, especially in relation to work hours.

Example: The employees stayed late to finish the project and worked overtime.

noun

Definition: Extra hours worked beyond the normal working schedule, often resulting in additional pay.

Example: She earned extra money by working overtime last weekend.

transitive verb

Definition: To work more hours than usual, especially beyond the standard work schedule.

Example: She decided to work overtime to finish the project on time.

overtip

IPA: /oʊˈvɜrˌtɪp/

KK: /oʊˈvɜrˌtɪp/

verb

Definition: To give a gratuity that is larger than what is considered normal or expected.

Example: She decided to overtipped the waiter for his excellent service.

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