IPA: //aʊtˈvoʊt//
KK: /aʊtˈvoʊt/
Definition: To defeat someone or something in a vote, usually by receiving more votes than them.
Example: In the last election, the new candidate managed to outvote the incumbent.
IPA: /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɑːrtʃ/
KK: /oʊvərˈɑːrtʃ/
Definition: To create an arch shape that covers or spans over something.
Example: The bridge overarches the river, providing a beautiful view.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɑːrʧɪŋ/
KK: /oʊvərˈɑːrʧɪŋ/
Definition: Something that covers or includes everything else; it is the main idea or theme that connects various parts together.
Example: The overarching theme of the conference was sustainability in urban development.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈbrɔd/
KK: /oʊvərbrɔd/
Definition: Excessively wide or general, lacking in specificity or precision.
Example: The law was criticized for being overbroad, as it applied to too many situations.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/
KK: /oʊvərˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/
Definition: Having too much power or control concentrated in a single authority or organization.
Example: The company's overcentralized structure made it difficult for local managers to make decisions.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkleɪm/
KK: /oʊvərˈkleɪm/
Definition: To make a claim that is greater than what is true or reasonable.
Example: The company was accused of trying to overclaim the benefits of their new product.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkleɪmd/
KK: /oʊvərˈkleɪmd/
Definition: Describing something that has been claimed or asserted to a degree that is considered too much or exaggerated.
Example: The company's overclaimed benefits led to customer dissatisfaction.
Definition: To have claimed something excessively or beyond what is true or reasonable.
Example: The company overclaimed the benefits of their new product in their advertisements.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌklæs/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌklæs/
Definition: The highest social group in a society, typically characterized by great wealth, power, education, and social status.
Example: The overclass often influences political decisions due to their significant resources and connections.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərdɪˈpɛndəns/
KK: /oʊvərdɪˈpɛndəns/
Definition: A situation where someone relies too much on something or someone else, which can lead to problems or difficulties.
Example: His overdependence on technology made it hard for him to solve problems without it.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkɪl/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌkɪl/
Definition: An excessive amount of something that is more than what is needed or appropriate for a specific purpose.
Example: The company's response to the minor issue was considered overkill by many employees.
Definition: To use excessive force or resources to achieve a goal, often resulting in unnecessary destruction or effort.
Example: The military's plan to bomb the area was seen as overkill, as they used far more explosives than needed.
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