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overused

/ˌəʊvəˈjuːzd/

/ˌoʊvərˈjuzd/

overusedpast participle

/ˌəʊvəˈjuːzd/

/ˌoʊvərˈjuzd/

Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "overuse".

Translations

uséSe dit d’un objet ou d’une pièce soumis à un usage excessif, avec usure ou dégradation.

The overused clutch finally failed during the race.

L’embrayage usé a fini par lâcher pendant la course.

galvaudéSe dit d’une idée, d’une formule ou d’une expression utilisée trop souvent, au point de perdre sa force.

The phrase 'think outside the box' has become so overused that it no longer inspires creativity.

L’expression « think outside the box » est devenue tellement galvaudée qu’elle n’inspire plus la créativité.

Additional translations

rebattuS’emploie surtout pour une expression, un thème ou un sujet trop souvent repris.

Definitions

Used too often or too much, losing its original impact or effectiveness.

The phrase 'think outside the box' has become so overused that it no longer inspires creativity.

Subjected to excessive physical use, resulting in wear, damage, or depletion.

The overused clutch finally failed during the race.

Synonyms

overuseverb

overused

Past Simple

overused

Past Simple

overused

Past Participle

overusing

ing-form

/ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/

/ˌoʊvərˈjus/

Translations

surutiliser

If you overuse antibiotics, they may become less effective.

Si vous surutilisez les antibiotiques, ils peuvent devenir moins efficaces.

Definitions

To use something too much or too often.

If you overuse antibiotics, they may become less effective.

Synonyms

excessively use

overusenoun

Definitions

The excessive use of something, often leading to damage or depletion.

The overuse of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria.

An injury or condition resulting from excessive or repetitive use of a body part.

Tennis players are prone to overuse of the elbow, often leading to an overuse injury.

overuseadjective

Definitions

Relating to, caused by, or resulting from excessive use.

The runner missed the marathon due to an overuse injury.