overpaid
|o/ver/paid|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌoʊvərˈpeɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˌəʊvəˈpeɪd/
(overpay)
pay excessively
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overpaid' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'pay', which comes from Latin 'pacare', meaning 'to appease'.
Historical Evolution
'overpay' transformed from the Old French word 'paier', which eventually became the modern English word 'pay'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pay more than necessary', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'overpay'.
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Adjective 1
receiving more money than is deserved for work done.
He is overpaid for the amount of work he does.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45