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o·ver·work
 overwork
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
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v r
wuhrk
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| inflections: |
overworked, overworking, overworks |
| definition 1: |
to cause to work too many hours; exhaust with labor.
- similar words:
- drive
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| definition 2: |
to use or depend on (a word, phrase, or idea) too often.
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| related words: |
exhaust, overdo, stretch |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
o
vr
wuhrk
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| definition: |
to work more than is reasonable or healthy.
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| related words: |
overdo |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
o
vr
wuhrk
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| definition: |
work in excess of fair or healthy amounts.
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