overuse
overuse · overuses · overused · overusing
злоупотреблять
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To use too much of; to use too oftenTo use too much of (something); to use (it) too often.
UK/ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/US/ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/
» Be careful not to overuse nasal spray.
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1 sensesTo use too much of (something); to use (it) too often.
злоупотребля́тьzloupotrebljátʹ
make use of too often or too extensively
Examples
12 sentencesBe careful not to overuse nasal spray.
Don't overuse exclamation marks.
ruНе злоупотребляйте восклицательными знаками. — soweli_Elepanto
That's a very overused cliché.
In academic writing, avoid overusing certain words.
Tendinopathy is a common overuse injury among athletes.
Translations
3 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
To use too much of:
Forms
overuses, overusing, overused, overusedSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- make use of too often or too extensively:overdrive
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle