Oversell
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /oʊ.vɚ.sɛl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Oversell is a verb meaning (transitive) To agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
Meaning
(transitive) To agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To be too eager in attempting to sell something.
- (transitive) To praise something to excess.
- (transitive, obsolete) To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in sale price.
Example Sentences
One whose beauty / Would oversell all Italy
I don't want to oversell it, but [second clause]
I don't want to oversell it, but you've got to check out that new restaurant on Third Street.
Word Forms
- oversells
- overselling
- oversold
Antonyms for oversell
Common opposites include undersell.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exaggerate, outsell, outdeliver, oversend, outserve, outtrade.
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