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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".
The phrase has become overused and lost its impact.
Эта фраза стала избитой и потеряла свое воздействие.
The joke was funny at first, but now it's just overused.
Шутка была смешной сначала, но теперь она просто затасканная.
The song is so overused that I can't stand it anymore.
Эта песня настолько заезженная, что я больше не могу её выносить.
Additional translations
переиспользованный
чрезмерно используемый
Synonyms
worn-out
hackneyed
trite
stale
clichéd
commonplace
repetitive
excessive
overuseverb

overused

Past Simple

overused
Past Simple
overused
Past Participle
overusing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈjus/
He tends to overuse his authority at work.
Он склонен злоупотреблять своей властью на работе.
If you overuse the system, it might crash.
Если вы перегружаете систему, она может выйти из строя.
Synonyms
excessively use
misuse
abuse
overexert
overindulge

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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