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Topic: Common Errors

overlook

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌlʊk/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlʊk/

noun

Definition: A high place that allows you to see a wide area or view below it.

Example: We stopped at the overlook to enjoy the beautiful view of the valley.

transitive verb

Definition: To fail to notice something or to ignore it intentionally.

Example: She tends to overlook the small details in her work.

overlooked

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈlʊkt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlʊkt/

adjective

Definition: Not noticed or considered; something that has been missed or ignored.

Example: The overlooked details in the report led to several mistakes.

verb

Definition: To fail to notice or consider something important.

Example: She overlooked the mistake in her report and had to correct it later.

overly

IPA: /ˈoʊvərli/

KK: /ˈoʊvərli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is more than what is necessary or reasonable; excessively.

Example: She was overly excited about the surprise party.

overneat

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈniːt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌniːt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is excessively tidy or orderly, often to the point of being overly meticulous.

Example: Her room was overneat, with every item perfectly arranged and no dust in sight.

overobvious

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɑːbviəs/

KK: /oʊvərˈɑbvɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very clear or easy to see, to the point that it seems unnecessary to point it out.

Example: The solution to the problem was overobvious, making the discussion pointless.

overparticular

IPA: /ˌoʊvərpərˈtɪkjələr/

KK: /oʊvərpərˈtɪkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Being very picky or demanding about details, often to an excessive degree.

Example: She is so overparticular that she won't accept any food that isn't perfectly prepared.

overply

IPA: /ˈoʊvərplaɪ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərplaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To use something too much or too forcefully, often leading to exhaustion or damage.

Example: He tends to overply his tools, which causes them to wear out quickly.

overruff

IPA: /ˈoʊvərʌf/

KK: /ˈoʊvərʌf/

transitive verb

Definition: To play a higher card than another player in a card game, thereby winning the trick.

Example: In the last round, she managed to overruff her opponent and take the lead.

overset

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌsɛt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsɛt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To set too much material in a printing context, causing it to overflow or exceed the intended space.

Example: The printer overset the text, making it difficult to read on the page.

noun

Definition: An excessive amount of typeset material in printing, which can lead to layout issues.

Example: The designer had to adjust the layout because there was an overset of text in the document.

transitive verb

Definition: To set more than what is necessary or to disturb someone emotionally or mentally.

Example: The unexpected news will overset her plans for the weekend.

oversimple

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɪmpəl/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɪmpəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is excessively simple and does not capture the complexity or details of a situation.

Example: The teacher's oversimple explanation left out many important details.

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