Overword
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ˌwɜːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overword is a noun meaning (UK, dialectal) Any word or phrase frequently repeated.
Meaning
(UK, dialectal) Any word or phrase frequently repeated.
More Meanings
- (UK, dialectal) The burden or chorus of a song.
- (ambitransitive) To say in too many words; to express verbosely.
Example Sentences
a grave and judicious Writer, […]extremely over-worded
However, one study overworded the question by asking “Which of the following do you identify with: […]?
Word Forms
- overwords
- overwording
- overworded
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overwordiness, overlarding, overstream, overlashing, overdede, overstow.
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