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o·ver·sell
oversell
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- pronunciation:
- o
vr
sel
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
oversells, overselling, oversold |
definition 1: |
to sell more of (something) than can be supplied.
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definition 2: |
to try too hard to sell or promote (something), often defeating one's purpose.
The eager sales clerk oversells every product.He oversold the old house so much that they went to a different realtor. |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to sell in an aggressive manner or with exaggerated claims.
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related words: |
exaggerate |
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