overtime
|o/ver/time|
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/ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm/
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/ˈəʊvətaɪm/
extra working hours
Etymology
'overtime' originates from the combination of 'over' and 'time', where 'over' meant 'beyond' and 'time' referred to 'a period'.
'overtime' evolved from the Old English word 'ofer' meaning 'above' and 'tima' meaning 'time', eventually becoming the modern English word 'overtime'.
Initially, it meant 'time beyond the usual', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
time worked beyond the regular working hours.
She was paid extra for the overtime she worked.
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Verb 1
to work beyond the regular working hours.
She often overtimes to meet deadlines.
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Adjective 1
relating to or involving time worked beyond the regular hours.
He received an overtime bonus.
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