overspend
|o/ver/spend|
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/ˌoʊvərˈspɛnd/
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/ˌəʊvəˈspɛnd/
excessive spending
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overspend' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ofer' meaning 'over' and 'spendan' meaning 'to spend'.
Historical Evolution
'ofer' and 'spendan' combined in Middle English to form 'overspend', which has retained its meaning into modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to spend beyond one's means', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41