overwork — to work too hard or too much
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to work too hard or too much
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrk/
Example Sentences
- My boss thinks sleep is for the weak, so I'm basically a professional overwork athlete now.
- She overworked herself during exam season and ended up falling asleep in her soup.
- The doctor warned him not to overwork, as it could seriously damage his health.
overwork
VERB[/ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrk/]
to work too hard or too much
to work too hard or too much
Trapped between network and homework - the overwork never stops!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word that emerged in the 16th century, combining the prefix 'over-' (excessive) with 'work' (to labour), creating the meaning 'to work excessively or beyond reasonable limits'.
Breakdown
over- (excessive, beyond) + work (labour, employment). The prefix 'over-' derives from Old English ofer, while 'work' comes from Old English werc, both Germanic roots.
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📝Examples
“My boss thinks sleep is for the weak, so I'm basically a professional overwork athlete now.”
“She overworked herself during exam season and ended up falling asleep in her soup.”
“The doctor warned him not to overwork, as it could seriously damage his health.”
“Many tech companies are trying to prevent employee overwork by limiting working hours.”
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