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overwork

o·ver·work

overwork

 
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
pronunciation: o vr wuhrk
inflections: overworks, overworking, overworked
definition 1: to cause to work too many hours; tire completely with work.
The mine owners overworked the miners.
definition 2: to work more than is reasonable or healthy.
She overworked and was exhausted.
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: o vr wuhrk
definition: work beyond a fair or healthy amount.
Overwork made him grumpy.
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