over·use
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overused; overusing
Definition of overuse
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to use (something) too much : to use (something) excessively or too frequently
a word that has been greatly overused At best, gatekeepers can keep everyone from overusing costly high-tech treatments when primary care is enough.— Marilyn Chase
overuse
noun
over·use
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Definition of overuse (Entry 2 of 2)
: too much use : excessive or too frequent use
the overuse of antibiotics athletes suffering from overuse injuries His overuse of four-letter words—often a dozen per page—may accurately mirror a macho world where cussing is cool, but it is tedious to read.— Frederick Kaufman
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“Overuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overuse. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.
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overuse
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English Language Learners Definition of overuse
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to use (something) too much or too often
overuse
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English Language Learners Definition of overuse (Entry 2 of 2)
: too much use
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The first known use of overuse was in 1607
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