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oversupply

/ˌoʊvərsəˈplaɪ/
English Definition
n. an excessive supply of something
中文释义
供过于求
Example Sentence

An oversupply of crude oil in the global market often leads to a sharp decline in fuel prices.

全球市场上原油供应过剩往往导致燃料价格急剧下跌。

Synonyms
glut surplus excess
Antonyms
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “oversupply”?

  1. A An excessive supply of something
  2. B A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory
  3. C The condition of being unable to see far; lack of foresight
  4. D A large quantity of something
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A — An excessive supply of something. “oversupply” means an excessive supply of something.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “an excessive supply of something”?

  1. A shortsightedness
  2. B building
  3. C abundance
  4. D oversupply
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D — oversupply. “oversupply” means an excessive supply of something.

Common questions about “oversupply”

What does “oversupply” mean?

oversupply — an excessive supply of something. In Chinese: 供过于求.

How do you pronounce “oversupply”?

oversupply is pronounced /ˌoʊvərsəˈplaɪ/.

How is “oversupply” used in a sentence?

An oversupply of crude oil in the global market often leads to a sharp decline in fuel prices. (全球市场上原油供应过剩往往导致燃料价格急剧下跌。)

What are synonyms for “oversupply”?

glut, surplus, excess — all close in meaning to oversupply (an excessive supply of something).

What is the opposite of “oversupply”?

shortage, scarcity — each the opposite of oversupply (an excessive supply of something).

Is “oversupply” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. oversupply is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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