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overused

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːzd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈjuzd/

Translations

overusedpast participle
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːzd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈjuzd/
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "overuse".
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.
Synonyms
worn-out
trite
excessive
repetitive
commonplace
clichéd
stale
hackneyed
overuseverb

overused

Past Simple

overused
Past Simple
overused
Past Participle
overusing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈjus/
If you overuse antibiotics, they may become less effective.
Si vous surutilisez les antibiotiques, ils peuvent devenir moins efficaces.
Synonyms
overindulge
excessively use
misuse
abuse
overexert

Definitions

overusedpast participle
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.
overuseverb
To use something too much or too often.
If you overuse antibiotics, they may become less effective.
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