overused
/ˌoʊvərˈjuːzd/
o · ver · used
ˌoʊ · vər · ˈjuːzd
English Definition
adj. used too often
Significado en Español
sobreexplotado, usado en exceso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bị lạm dụng, dùng quá mức
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Example Sentence
That expression is overused these days.
这个表达方式如今被过度使用了。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “overused”:
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A
hackneyed
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B
fresh
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C
novel
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D
original
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A — hackneyed.
“overused” means adj. used too often
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ old phrase had slowly lost all of its original meaning.
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overused
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B
fresh
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C
original
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D
novel
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A — overused.
“overused” means adj. used too often
Common questions about “overused”
What does “overused” mean?
overused — adj. used too often. In Chinese: 过度使用的.
How do you pronounce “overused”?
overused is pronounced /ˌoʊvərˈjuːzd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · ver · used.
How do you use “overused” in a sentence?
That expression is overused these days. (这个表达方式如今被过度使用了。)
What are synonyms for “overused”?
overworked, hackneyed, tired — all close in meaning to overused (adj. used too often).
Is “overused” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. overused appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
