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o·ver·work
 overwork
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
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wuhrk
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| inflections: |
overworks, overworking, overworked |
| definition 1: |
to cause to work too many hours; tire completely with work.
The mine owners overworked the miners. |
| definition 2: |
to work more than is reasonable or healthy.
She overworked and was exhausted. |
| related words: |
exhaust, overdo |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
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wuhrk
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| definition: |
work beyond a fair or healthy amount.
Overwork made him grumpy. |
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