overthought
|o/ver/thought|
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/ˌoʊvərˈθɔːt/
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/ˌəʊvəˈθɔːt/
(overthink)
excessive thinking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overthink' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'think' meaning 'to consider or ponder'.
Historical Evolution
'overthink' evolved from the Old English word 'þencan', which meant 'to think'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to think excessively', 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 'overthink'.
She overthought the situation and ended up making no decision.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45