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Topic: Common Errors

oversimplistic

IPA: /ˌoʊvərsɪmˈplɪstɪk/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɪmplɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is overly simple and does not consider all the complexities or details.

Example: The teacher warned that the solution was oversimplistic and ignored important factors.

overslip

IPA: /ˈoʊvərslɪp/

KK: /ˈoʊvərslɪp/

transitive verb

Definition: To slide over something or to pass by it without noticing or paying attention; often used to describe missing or neglecting something.

Example: He tends to overslip important details in his reports.

overstate

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsteɪt/

KK: /oʊvərˈsteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To express something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is.

Example: He tends to overstate the benefits of his product to attract more customers.

overstated

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsteɪtɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈsteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been presented in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is.

Example: The report's conclusions were overstated, leading to unnecessary panic among the public.

verb

Definition: To say something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is.

Example: He overstated the benefits of the new policy during the meeting.

overstatement

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌsteɪtmənt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsteɪtmənt/

noun

Definition: A statement that makes something seem more important or serious than it really is, often by exaggerating the truth.

Example: His claim that he could run a marathon in under two hours was an overstatement.

overtop

IPA: /oʊˈvɜrˌtɒp/

KK: /oʊˈvɜrˌtɑp/

transitive verb

Definition: To be higher than something else or to exceed in quality or importance.

Example: The skyscraper overtops all the other buildings in the city.

overuse

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌjuːs/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌjus/

noun

Definition: The act of using something too much or more than is necessary.

Example: The overuse of plastic can harm the environment.

transitive verb

Definition: To use something too much or more than is necessary.

Example: If you overuse your phone, it can lead to eye strain.

overused

IPA: /ˈoʊvərjuːzd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərjuːzd/

adjective

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.

oyes

IPA: /ɔɪˈɛs/

KK: /ɔɪz/

noun

Definition: An exclamation used to get people's attention, often repeated three times, especially in a formal setting like a court or public announcement.

Example: The officer shouted 'oyes, oyes, oyes!' to silence the crowd before making the announcement.

palest

IPA: /ˈpeɪlɪst/

KK: /ˈpeɪlɪst/

adjective

Definition: The lightest or least saturated in color, often referring to a shade that is very close to white.

Example: The palest shade of blue looked beautiful on the walls.

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