overwork
verb (used with object)
to cause to work too hard, too much, or too long; weary or exhaust with work (often used reflexively).
will overwork
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future tenseof overwork.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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She will overwork you, I'm afraid: I only hope she won't underfeed you.
From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, November, 1878 of Popular Literature and Science by Various
It is unfortunate that the eyes will overwork without protesting.
From Civics and Health by William H. Allen
If you don’t go insane—and I don’t believe you will—I am sure you will overwork and be ill.”
From The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies How They Met, What Happened, and How It Ended by Grace Brooks Hill
Poor fellow! he has so much to do, and does so much, that I fear he will overwork himself.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 02 by Maria Edgeworth
She will overwork and undereat and—" "David," interrupted Sevier thoughtfully, "what do you really think is the matter?
From Andrew the Glad by Maria Thompson Daviess
