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Topic: Grammar

overexplain

IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪkˈspleɪn/

KK: /oʊvərɪkˈspleɪn/

verb

Definition: To give an explanation that is longer or more detailed than necessary, often making it confusing or hard to follow.

Example: Sometimes, teachers tend to overexplain concepts, which can confuse students instead of helping them.

overleaf

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌliːf/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlif/

adverb

Definition: On the opposite side of a page or leaf, often used in books or documents to refer to information that can be found on the back side.

Example: The details of the project can be found overleaf.

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.

overprecise

IPA: /ˌoʊvərprɪˈsaɪs/

KK: /oʊvərprɪˈsaɪs/

adjective

Definition: More exact than necessary; being overly detailed or strict about accuracy.

Example: His overprecise calculations made the project take much longer than expected.

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.

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.

overword

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈwɜrd/

KK: /oʊvərwɜrd/

transitive verb

Definition: To express something using more words than necessary, often making it longer or more complicated than needed.

Example: He tends to overword his explanations, making them hard to follow.

oxymoron

IPA: /ˌɒksɪˈmɔːrɒn/

KK: /ˈɑk.sɪˌmɔr.ɒn/

noun

Definition: A figure of speech where two opposite or contradictory words are used together to create a new meaning, like 'bittersweet' or 'deafening silence'.

Example: The phrase 'jumbo shrimp' is a classic example of an oxymoron.

oxymoronically

IPA: /ˌɒksɪˈmɔːrənɪkli/

KK: /ɑkˈsɪmɔrənɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that combines contradictory or opposing ideas, often to create a unique or thought-provoking effect.

Example: She described the situation oxymoronically, calling it a 'deafening silence'.

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