Overuse: meaning, definitions and examples

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overuse

[ ˌoʊvərˈjuz ]

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in communication

To use something excessively or too much, beyond what is necessary or appropriate.

Synonyms

abuse, exaggerate, misuse

Examples of usage

He tends to overuse exclamation marks in his emails.
She overuses the phrase 'you know' in her speeches.
They warned him about overusing his authority.

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general

The excessive or inappropriate use of something.

Synonyms

abuse, excessive use, overutilization

Examples of usage

The overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.
The overuse of technology can have negative effects on mental health.

Translations

Translations of the word "overuse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excesso de uso

🇮🇳 अधिक उपयोग

🇩🇪 Übernutzung

🇮🇩 penggunaan berlebihan

🇺🇦 надмірне використання

🇵🇱 nadmierne użycie

🇯🇵 過剰使用

🇫🇷 surutilisation

🇪🇸 uso excesivo

🇹🇷 aşırı kullanım

🇰🇷 과도한 사용

🇸🇦 الاستخدام المفرط

🇨🇿 přehnané používání

🇸🇰 nadmerné používanie

🇨🇳 过度使用

🇸🇮 pretirano uporabljanje

🇮🇸 ofnotkun

🇰🇿 артық пайдалану

🇬🇪 მეტი გამოყენება

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq istifadə

🇲🇽 uso excesivo

Word origin

The word 'overuse' originated in the early 17th century, combining the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively and the verb 'use'. The concept of overusing something has become increasingly relevant in modern society due to advancements in technology and the availability of various resources.