English Words Starting With O

• overmantel

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈəʊvəˌmæntl/A decorative structure, often a mirror, painting, or piece of woodwork, placed on or above a mantelpiece or fireplace.
• overmaster

  verbverb-transitiveLow (literary/formal register)
  /ˌəʊvəˈmɑːstə(r)/To gain complete control or mastery over someone or something; to overpower or subdue.
• overmatch

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1/C2 - Low frequency, primarily found in formal, literary, or technical contexts.
  /ˌəʊvəˈmætʃ/to be more powerful, skilled, or numerous than an opponent, leading to defeat or overwhelm.
• overmatter

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈəʊvəˌmætə/excess printed material that cannot be included within the allotted space, or a surplus beyond what is needed
• overmeasure

  nounVery Low / Archaic
  /ˌəʊvəˈmɛʒə/To measure or apportion something in an amount that exceeds what is necessary or correct.
• overmodulation

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˌəʊvəˌmɒdjuˈleɪʃən/In broadcasting and telecommunications, the excessive modulation of a carrier wave, resulting in distortion and potential signal loss.
• overmorrow

  adverbnounArchaic / Very Rare
  /ˌəʊ.vəˈmɒr.əʊ/The day after tomorrow.
• overmuch

  adjectiveadverbnounC1-C2 / Low Frequency
  /ˌəʊvəˈmʌtʃ/An excessive, disproportionate, or unneeded amount.
• overnight

  adjectiveadverbnounverbverb-intransitiveB2
  /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt/For or during the duration of a night; happening in or lasting through one night.
• overnight bag

  nounB1
  /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt bæɡ/A small piece of luggage designed to carry enough items for one or two nights away from home.
• overnight telegram

  nounVery Low / Historical
  /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt ˈtɛlɪɡram/A telegram message sent for delivery the next morning, historically offered at a reduced rate.
• overnighter

  nounC1
  /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪtə/A thing or event lasting or intended for a single night.
• overnutrition

  nounLow
  /ˌəʊvənjuːˈtrɪʃ(ə)n/The excessive intake of nutrients or food energy to the point where it causes health problems.
• overoptimism

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌəʊ.vərˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/An excessive or unrealistic degree of optimism; a belief or expectation that is too positive to be justified by the facts.
• overorganize

  verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
  /ˌəʊvərˈɔːɡənaɪz/To organize something to an excessive degree, resulting in complexity or inefficiency.
• overpass

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈəʊvəpɑːs/A bridge or other structure that carries a road or railway over another road, railway, or obstacle.
• overpay

  verbverb-transitiveB2
  /ˌəʊvəˈpeɪ/To pay someone more than the correct or agreed amount.
• overpeople

  verb-transitiveVery rare / Archaic
  /ˌəʊvəˈpiːp(ə)l/To overcrowd or overpopulate an area; to fill with too many people.
• overpersuade

  verbverb-transitiveRare
  /ˌəʊvəpəˈsweɪd/To persuade someone excessively or against their better judgment.
• overpitch

  verbC2 - Very low frequency
  /ˌəʊvəˈpɪtʃ/To present an idea, plan, or proposal with excessive or exaggerated enthusiasm, often making it seem unrealistic or causing scepticism.

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