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overworker

|o/ver/work/er|

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/ˌoʊvərˈwɜrkər/

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/ˌəʊvəˈwɜːkə/

(overwork)

excessive work

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
overworkoverworkersoverworksoverworkedoverworkedoverworking
Etymology
Etymology Information

'overworker' originates from the English word 'overwork,' where 'over-' meant 'excessively' and 'work' meant 'to labor or toil.'

Historical Evolution

'overwork' transformed from the Old English word 'oferweorc,' and eventually became the modern English word 'overwork.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to work excessively,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who works excessively or beyond their capacity.

The company had to address the issue of overworkers to prevent burnout.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45