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overused
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːzd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈjuzd/
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːzd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈjuzd/
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "overuse".
Translations
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
Definitions
The phrase 'think outside the box' has become so overused that it no longer inspires creativity.
The overused clutch finally failed during the race.
overused
Past Simple
overused
Past Simple
overused
Past Participle
overusing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈjus/
Translations
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.
Definitions
If you overuse antibiotics, they may become less effective.
Synonyms
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The overuse of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria.
Tennis players are prone to overuse of the elbow, often leading to an overuse injury.
Definitions
The runner missed the marathon due to an overuse injury.