overemployed
|o-ver-em-ployed|
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/ˌoʊvərɪmˈplɔɪd/
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/ˌəʊvərɪmˈplɔɪd/
(overemploy)
excessively employed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overemployed' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the word 'employ' from Old French 'emploier', which meant 'to use or apply'.
Historical Evolution
'employ' changed from the Old French word 'emploier' and eventually became the modern English word 'employ'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'employ' meant 'to use or apply', but over time it evolved to mean 'to hire or engage someone for work'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having more work or employment than is desired or manageable.
She felt overemployed with the additional responsibilities.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45