What does overapply mean?
Overapply means (transitive) To apply to excess..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
(transitive) To apply to excess..
German speakers, like English speakers, are prone to overapplying the weak suffix (-t) to irregular verbs, resulting in errors.
Use overapply when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Overapply means (transitive) To apply to excess..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
German speakers, like English speakers, are prone to overapplying the weak suffix (-t) to irregular verbs, resulting in errors.
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