Overprice: meaning, definitions and examples
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overprice
[ ˌoʊvərˈpraɪs ]
in shopping
To set a price for something higher than its actual value, often leading to customers feeling cheated or unwilling to make a purchase.
Synonyms
inflate, mark up, price gouge
Examples of usage
- The store was overpricing their products, so I decided to shop somewhere else.
- If they continue to overprice their items, they will lose customers in the long run.
in business
The act of pricing something too high, resulting in a cost that is more than what is considered reasonable or fair.
Synonyms
exorbitant price, outrageous cost, unreasonable pricing
Examples of usage
- The overprice of the new phone made it unaffordable for many consumers.
- The overprice of the tickets deterred people from attending the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "overprice" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superfaturar
🇮🇳 अधिक मूल्य
🇩🇪 überteuern
🇮🇩 harga terlalu mahal
🇺🇦 завищити ціну
🇵🇱 przepłacić
🇯🇵 過剰価格
🇫🇷 suralimenter
🇪🇸 sobrecargar
🇹🇷 aşırı fiyatlandırmak
🇰🇷 과대평가하다
🇸🇦 المبالغة في السعر
🇨🇿 předražit
🇸🇰 predražiť
🇨🇳 过高定价
🇸🇮 preceniti
🇮🇸 ofverð
🇰🇿 бағаны асыра бағалау
🇬🇪 გადასახადის გაზრდა
🇦🇿 qiyməti artırmaq
🇲🇽 sobrecargar
Etymology
The word 'overprice' originated in the late 19th century, coming from the combination of 'over-' and 'price'. It reflects the concept of setting a price higher than what is considered fair or reasonable. The practice of overpricing has been a common occurrence in various industries, leading to consumer dissatisfaction and debates over pricing strategies.
See also: overpriced, overpricing, precious, price, priceless, pricer, prices, pricey, underprice, underpriced.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,183, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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