overtime

noun over·time \ ˈō-vər-ˌtīm \

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Examples: overtime in a Sentence

Definition of overtime

1 : time in excess of a set limit: such as

a : working time in excess of a standard day or week

b : an extra period of play in a contest

2 : the wage paid for overtime

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overtime

adverb

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Examples of overtime in a Sentence

I worked two hours of overtime last week.
He was doing a lot of overtime to save for his vacation.
How much did you earn last month in overtime?
The game went into overtime.
They lost the game in overtime.

Recent Examples of overtime from the Web

With three laps left, though, a nine-car crash at the starting line put the field under the sixth caution, which sent the race into overtime with Larson leading Justin Allgaier, Sadler, Haley and Blaney.

— steven cole smith, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Kyle Larson takes Firecracker 250 after wild finish," 7 July 2018
Sean Hamilton made the last minute shot to put the game into overtime and then Sean made the clincher shot for the win.

— chris folks, Laurel Leader, "Fifth graders move on in elementary school celebration [West Laurel]," 28 June 2018
The game went into overtime, and Duke lost 85-81, ending Allen's promising run at Duke on a sour note.

— julia poe, SI.com, "Jazz Select Duke's Grayson Allen with No. 21 pick in 2018 NBA draft," 21 June 2018
But fans of symbolism can hope: Five years ago Monday, Ray Allen hit is miracle shot at the buzzer to send Game 6 of the NBA Finals against San Antonio into overtime and pave the way to the Heat’s third championship.

— dave hyde, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Hyde: Can Pat Riley find a summer miracle for a roster that needs one? | Commentary," 18 June 2018
But even with Mason taking the par-4 15th, Davis would win four of the last seven holes to send things into overtime.

— mitchell gladstone, Philly.com, "After short pro stint, Temple alum Andrew Mason into first-ever final at Philadelphia Amateur," 14 June 2018
In regulation, Duxbury (15-4) was a mere four seconds away from advancing, but Bomes spun past his defender and beat the goalie to send it into overtime.

— trevor hass, BostonGlobe.com, "Michael Bomes comes up clutch for Wellesley boys’ lacrosse," 10 June 2018
But a blunder from J.R. Smith helped force the game into overtime.

— justin carissimo, CBS News, "Watch NBA Finals 2018: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors," 8 June 2018
The loss to Notre Dame came at the hands of Arike Ogunbowale, who hit the game-winning shot after the Huskies had fought back from down five to send the game into overtime.

— kelli stacy, courant.com, "Geno Auriemma Opens Up On UConn Final Four Loss: 'It's Not All Celebration All The Time'," 5 June 2018

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First Known Use of overtime

1791

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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OVERTIME Defined for English Language Learners

overtime

noun

Definition of overtime for English Language Learners

: time spent working at your job that is in addition to your normal working hours
: the money paid for work that is done in addition to your normal working hours
: extra time added to a game when the score is tied at the end of the normal playing time