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overspent

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈspɛnt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial context

Overspent refers to the act of spending more money than one has budgeted or can afford. It typically results in financial strain and may lead to debt. Individuals may overspend due to impulse purchases, financial mismanagement, or unexpected expenses. Overspending can be a significant issue for both personal finances and organizations, often requiring corrective actions to regain financial stability.

Synonyms

exceed, lavish, overindulge

Examples of usage

  • I overspent on my shopping trip last weekend.
  • She realized she had overspent on her vacation.
  • They overspent their annual budget for the project.
  • After reviewing his finances, he discovered that he had overspent several months in a row.

Translations

Translations of the word "overspent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excedido

🇮🇳 अधिक खर्च किया हुआ

🇩🇪 überschreitet

🇮🇩 terlalu banyak belanja

🇺🇦 перевищено витрати

🇵🇱 przekroczony

🇯🇵 過剰支出

🇫🇷 dépensé excessivement

🇪🇸 gasto excesivo

🇹🇷 aşırı harcama

🇰🇷 과다 소비

🇸🇦 إنفاق زائد

🇨🇿 překročené výdaje

🇸🇰 prečerpané

🇨🇳 超支

🇸🇮 prekoračen

🇮🇸 ofauðgaður

🇰🇿 артық шығындалған

🇬🇪 მეტმა ხარჯმა

🇦🇿 artıq xərclənmiş

🇲🇽 gasto excesivo

Etymology

The term 'overspent' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'over-' and 'spent', which is the past participle of 'spend'. The prefix 'over-' indicates excess or an amount that exceeds a certain limit, while 'spend' has its roots in Old English 'spendan', which means to expend or pay out. The usage of 'overspend' became more prevalent as personal finance management gained importance in the late 20th century, with increased consumerism and reliance on credit. As people began to track their financial behaviors more closely, the concept of 'overspending' emerged as a concern for both individuals and businesses.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,782, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.