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over·use (ō′vər yo̵̅o̅s′, ō′vər yo̵̅o̅s′; for v. ō′vər yo̵̅o̅z′)

noun

too much use

transitive verb overused -·used′, overusing -·us′·ing

to use too much or too often

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overuse Synonyms

overuse

v.

use too much, use too frequently, wear out, misuse; see abuse 1, use 1.


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overuse Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • avoid: However, do try to avoid the overuse of direct quotations; try to paraphrase the author's work where possible.

Converse of subject

  • cause: Has my cataract been caused by overuse of my eyes?

Adjective modifier

  • chronic: Unfortunately, the muscles finally succumb to the strain of chronic overuse.

Modifies a noun

  • smileys: Try not to overuse smileys, tho, as they can quickly render a post unreadable.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: They do not overuse the keywords, avoiding spam.

Noun used with modifier

  • medication: Exclusions were sensible, and included more than 15 headache days a month, and symptomatic medication overuse.

Preposition: of

  • antibiotic: The overuse of antibiotics may have a similar effect.
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