Overused: meaning, definitions and examples
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overused
[ ˌoʊvərˈjuːzd ]
excessive use
The term 'overused' refers to something that has been used too often, resulting in a loss of its original effectiveness or meaning. This can apply to words, phrases, ideas, or products that have become cliché due to their frequent usage.
Synonyms
excessive, hackneyed, stale, trite
Examples of usage
- The phrase 'at the end of the day' has become overused in conversations.
- Many marketing slogans are overused and fail to stand out.
- His overused jokes no longer make anyone laugh.
- The overused concept in movies made the storyline predictable.
Translations
Translations of the word "overused" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exagerado
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक उपयोग किया गया
🇩🇪 überbeansprucht
🇮🇩 terlalu sering digunakan
🇺🇦 перевантажений використанням
🇵🇱 nadużywany
🇯🇵 過剰に使用された
🇫🇷 surutilisé
🇪🇸 sobrecargado
🇹🇷 aşırı kullanılan
🇰🇷 과도하게 사용된
🇸🇦 مستخدم بشكل مفرط
🇨🇿 přetížený
🇸🇰 preťažený
🇨🇳 过度使用的
🇸🇮 prekomerno uporabljen
🇮🇸 ofnotað
🇰🇿 артық пайдаланылған
🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად გამოყენებული
🇦🇿 şiddətlə istifadə olunan
🇲🇽 sobreutilizado
Etymology
The word 'overused' is formed by combining the prefix 'over-' with the past participle 'used'. The prefix 'over-' originates from Old English 'ofer', meaning 'above' or 'beyond', suggesting an excessive amount. The word 'use' comes from the Latin 'uti', which means 'to use or employ'. 'Used' is the past participle of the verb 'use'. Over time, the term 'overused' emerged in English literature and colloquial speech, pointing towards instances where something has been exploited beyond its practicality. It first appeared in English around the late 20th century, as language and culture became increasingly concerned with authenticity and originality in an age characterized by rapid communication and media saturation.