Overwork Definition & Meaning
overwork
- noun
- the act of working too much or too long; "he became ill from overwork"
- verb
- use too much; "This play has been overworked"
- work excessively hard; "he is exploiting the students"
Words that rhyme with overwork
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does overwork mean?
- the act of working too much or too long; "he became ill from overwork" use too much; "This play has been overworked" work excessively hard; "he is exploiting the students"
- What part of speech is overwork?
- Overwork is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does overwork have?
- Overwork has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).