oversell
oversell · oversells · oversold · overselling
To agree to sell more of something than one can supplyTo agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
US/oʊ.vɚ.sɛl/
Meaning
4 senses(transitive)To agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
(transitive)To be too eager in attempting to sell something.
(transitive)To praise something to excess.
I don't want to oversell it, but [second clause]
I don't want to oversell it, but you've got to check out that new restaurant on Third Street.
(obsolete, transitive)To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in sale price.
Translations
1 languagesForms
oversells, overselling, oversold, oversoldAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedupsell
Derivedoverseller
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle