OVERUSE


Meaning of OVERUSE in English

v. /oh'veuhr yoohz"/ ; n. /oh"veuhr yoohs"/ , v. , overused, overusing , n.

v.t.

1. to use too much or too often: to overuse an expression.

n.

2. excessive use: to strain one's voice through overuse.

[ 1670-80; OVER- + USE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .