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Rareoverplay
The correct spelling is overplay.
How to pronounce overplay
verb
Say it like: Ove-rpl-aee
The correct spelling is overplay. To overdo or overact one's effect or role. For example: "When Chris overacted his part again, the director warned that anyone overplaying would be barred from the next production."
Usage Examples
“When Chris overacted his part again, the director warned that anyone overplaying would be barred from the next production.”
“The first few shots went wonderfully, but Robin overplayed the last and lost.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To overdo or overact one's effect or role.
- 2.To play (a song or record) too frequently.
- 3.To overestimate one's strength in a game or event, which ultimately may end in a defeat.
- 4.To accidentally hit (one's golf ball) beyond "the green".
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