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overword en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈoʊ.vɚ ˌwɝd/ (General-American)
- /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ˌwɜːd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From over- + word (noun).
Meanings
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(UK, dialectal) Any word or phrase frequently repeated.
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(UK, dialectal) The burden or chorus of a song.
Forms
overword en · VERB · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- /ˌəʊ.və(ɹ)ˈwɜːd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌoʊ.vɚ ˈwɝd/ (General-American)
Etymology
From over- + word (verb).
Meanings
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(ambitransitive) To say in too many words; to express verbosely.
However, one study overworded the question by asking “Which of the following do you identify with: […]?
2007, Kenneth Bailey, Methods of Social Research:a grave and judicious Writer, […]extremely over-worded
1659, John Hales, Golden Remains of the Ever Memorable Mr. John Hales:
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