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overplay Definition

over·play (ō′vər plā, ōvər plā′)

transitive verb

  1. to overact, overdo, or overemphasize
  2. to overestimate the strength of (one's hand in cards) and be defeated as a result: the phrase overplay one's hand is usually used figuratively

overplay Synonyms

overplay

v.

overplay Usage Examples

Object

  • importance: It was important, however, not to overplay the importance of typing.
  • album: Favorite Group or Artist: New Order Most overplayed album: Too many to mention.
  • artist: Overplay also has its own radio player for overplay artists to submit their songs to.
  • night: IIn our continuing mission to get unsigned bands recognized every couple of months we host an overplay night.
  • chart: TOP THE CHARTS To generate even more interest, excitement and lively debate, there are the overplay weekly charts.
  • bit: The original ' The Directors ' was extremely funny, but the trailers suggest the camp is a bit overplayed in this one.

Used with why or when

  • when: George sent some home, Unfortunately, he found these to be ruined by overplaying when he returned home.

Modifying Another Word

  • never: She never overplays the ' dumb blond ' elements of her character, making us really care about her.
  • not: Ensure your child does not overplay in the context of the amount of physical activity they are undertaking.
  • n't: It may be appropriate to shock so long as the lighting does n't overplay itself.
  • slightly: Although praise for the film is perhaps slightly overplayed, she deserves all the individual plaudits coming her way.
  • often: The Portuguese visitors had their moments of danger but often overplayed at the critical stage.
  • so: I hope it never sees the publicity of the Strokes - so overplayed their songs are hardly " special " anymore.