English to English Dictionary

/ˈaʊtˌsaɪ.dərz/ [outsiders]

[noun] Plural form of outsider: people who do not belong to a particular group, set, organization, or society.

/ˈaʊt.skɜːrts/ [outskirts]

[noun] The outer parts of a town, city, or district, typically located furthest from the center.

/ˌaʊtˈweɪt/ [out-wait]

[verb] To wait longer than someone else, typically until they give up, leave, or a specific event occurs.

/ˌoʊ.vərˈmɛd.ɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ [over medicated]

[adjective] Having been given an excessive amount of medication, or being treated with more drugs than are necessary or appropriate for one's condition.

/ˌoʊvərɪɡˈzækt/ [overexact]

[adjective] Excessively precise, strict, or meticulous in requirement, measurement, or detail.

/ˌoʊvərˈfloʊɪŋ/ [overflowing]

[adjective] Being so full that the contents spill over the edges, or containing a very large amount of something.

/ˌoʊvərˈhɔːld/ [overhauled]

[verb] To take apart a piece of machinery or a system in order to examine it and repair it thoroughly.

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊkt/ [overlooked]

[adjective] Not noticed, observed, or given due attention; neglected or ignored.

/ˌoʊvərˈlaɪɪŋ ˈlɪkwɪd/ [overlying liquid]

[noun] The clear or supernatant liquid that remains above a layer of solid precipitate, sediment, or a denser immiscible liquid after a process of settling or centrifugation.

/ˌoʊvərˈmætʃt/ [overmatched]

[adjective] Having too much opposition, skill, or strength to compete against successfully; outmatched or outclassed.

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈnaɪt steɪ/ [overnight stay]

[noun] A period of lodging or accommodation in a place that lasts for the duration of one night.

/ˌoʊvəprɪˈsaɪs/ [overprecise]

[adjective] Exceedingly or excessively precise; displaying a level of exactness that is unnecessary, impractical, or misleading given the context.

/ˈoʊ.vɚˌsaɪt/ [oversight]

[noun] The action of overseeing or managing an activity, process, or organization; supervision.

/ˈəʊvətʃʊə/

[noun] An introduction to something more substantial; an initial approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.

/ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/ [overview]

[noun] A general summary or broader examination of a subject or situation.

/ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd ʌs/ [overwhelmed us]

[verb] Brought too much strong emotion, stress, or burden upon a group of people collectively.

/aʊ/ [ow]

[interjection] Used to express sudden physical pain.

/ˈaʊ.ər/ [ower]

[noun] A person who is in debt; someone who owes money, goods, or services to another.