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over·use | \ ˌō-vər-ˈyüz 
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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
nounover·use | \ ˌō-vər-ˈyüs \
\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
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of overuse
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to use (something) too much or too often
overuse
nounEnglish 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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