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Words nearby overtime
over the top, overthink, overthrow, overthrust, overthrust belt, overtime, overtire, overtired, overtly, overtone, overtop
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How to use overtime in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for overtime
overtime
noun (ˈəʊvəˌtaɪm)
- work at a regular job done in addition to regular working hours
- (as modifier)overtime pay
the rate of pay established for such work
time in excess of a set period
sport, US and Canadian extra time
adverb (ˈəʊvəˌtaɪm)
beyond the regular or stipulated time
verb (ˌəʊvəˈtaɪm)
(tr) to exceed the required time for (a photographic exposure)
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