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overwork

The correct spelling is overwork.

How to pronounce overwork

/ˌəʊvəˈwɜːk/
verb

IPA: /ˌəʊvəˈwɜːk/

Say it like: Ove-rwo-rk

The correct spelling is overwork. To make (someone) work too hard. For example: "to overwork a horse"

Usage Examples

to overwork a horse

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make (someone) work too hard.
  2. 2.To work too hard.
  3. 3.To fill too full of work; to crowd with labour.
  4. 4.To decorate all over.

noun

  1. 1.A superstructure
  2. 2.Excessive work

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