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OVERWORK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Overwork.

How to pronounce overwork:

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Def 2 UK

Overwork - as a noun

The act of working too much or too long

Example: "He became ill from overwork"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overworking

Overwork - as a verb

Use too much

Example: "This play has been overworked"

Work excessively hard

Example: "He is exploiting the students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exploit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
put to workwork
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She tends to overwork herself and neglect her personal life."
"He overworks his employees, expecting them to work long hours with no breaks."
"You should not overwork your body; it needs time to rest and recover."
"The boss often overworks himself to meet strict deadlines."
"I tend to overwork my brain by studying too much without taking breaks."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERWORK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overwork is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERWORK has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is OVERWORK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overwork is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERWORK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is OVERWORK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overwork is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERWORK has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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