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Topic: Environment

overfish

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌfɪʃ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌfɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To catch fish from a body of water in such large amounts that it reduces or depletes the fish population.

Example: If we continue to overfish, there will be no fish left in the ocean.

transitive verb

Definition: To catch too many fish from a body of water, leading to a decrease in the fish population and harming the environment.

Example: If we continue to overfish the oceans, many species will become endangered.

overfished

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌfɪʃt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌfɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Describes a situation where fish have been caught in such large numbers that their population has decreased significantly and may not be able to recover.

Example: The lake has become overfished, leading to a decline in the local fish population.

verb

Definition: To catch too many fish from a body of water, leading to a decrease in fish populations.

Example: The local fishermen were warned that they had overfished the lake and needed to allow it to recover.

overfishing

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌfɪʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌfɪʃɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The practice of catching too many fish from a body of water, leading to a decrease in fish populations and potentially harming the ecosystem.

Example: Overfishing has caused many fish species to become endangered.

verb

Definition: To catch too many fish from a body of water, leading to a decrease in fish populations.

Example: Overfishing has caused many fish species to become endangered.

overflow

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ/

KK: /oʊvərfloʊ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be filled so much that it spills over the edge or limit.

Example: The river began to overflow after the heavy rain.

noun

Definition: A situation where a liquid or substance spills over the edge of a container, or an excess amount of something that exceeds its limits.

Example: The overflow from the river caused flooding in the nearby fields.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something fill too much so that it spills out or goes over the edge.

Example: The heavy rain caused the river to overflow its banks.

overflowing

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈfloʊɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The state of being filled beyond capacity, causing a spill or excess.

Example: The overflowing of the river caused flooding in the nearby areas.

verb

Definition: To spill over the edges or limits of something, often due to being too full.

Example: The cup was overflowing with water after I filled it too much.

overgraze

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌɡreɪz/

KK: /oʊvərˈɡreɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To allow animals to eat grass and plants in a way that is too much, which harms the plants and land.

Example: Farmers need to manage their livestock carefully to avoid overgrazing the pastures.

overgrazing

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌɡreɪzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌɡreɪzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of allowing animals to graze on land too much, which can harm the soil and plants.

Example: Overgrazing can lead to soil erosion and loss of vegetation.

verb

Definition: To allow animals to eat too much grass or plants in a particular area, which can damage the land.

Example: Overgrazing can lead to soil erosion and loss of vegetation.

overgrowth

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌɡroʊθ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌɡroʊθ/

noun

Definition: A thick or excessive growth of plants or vegetation that covers an area or object.

Example: The garden was filled with overgrowth, making it hard to see the path.

overharvest

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌhɑːrvɛst/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌhɑrvɛst/

noun

Definition: The act of taking too many resources from the environment, such as fish or plants, which can lead to depletion and harm to ecosystems.

Example: Overharvest can lead to the extinction of certain species if not managed properly.

verb

Definition: To take too many resources from a natural environment, especially in a way that can harm the ecosystem or deplete the population.

Example: If we continue to overharvest fish from the ocean, we risk destroying their habitats.

overharvesting

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌhɑrvɛstɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈhɑrvɪstɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of taking too many resources from nature, such as plants or animals, which can harm the environment and make it difficult for those resources to grow back.

Example: Overharvesting can lead to the extinction of certain species and the destruction of ecosystems.

verb

Definition: To take more resources from the environment than can be replaced naturally, leading to depletion.

Example: Overharvesting of fish in the ocean can lead to a decline in their population.

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