word
Overwork
Oh-vur-WURK
/ˌoʊvɜːrˈwɜːrk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
overwork
Dictionary meaning
The act of working too much or too long.
Examples
- They became ill from overwork.
- This play has been overworked.
Synonyms: overworking
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