overpay
|o/ver/pay|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˌəʊvəˈpeɪ/
pay excessively
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overpay' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'pay' meaning 'to give money'.
Historical Evolution
'overpay' changed from the Middle English word 'overpaien' and eventually became the modern English word 'overpay'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pay excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to pay more than is necessary or required.
He realized he had overpaid for the car.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'overpay'.
She overpaid for the concert tickets last week.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35