单词	overworked
释义	overwork verb over·​work ˌō-vər-ˈwərk  overworked; overworking; overworks transitive verb 1 : to cause to work too hard, too long, or to exhaustion overworked the horses 2 a : to work too much on overwork bread dough b : to make excessive use of overworked tunes intransitive verb : to work too much or too long : overdo overwork noun Example Sentences The whole crew seemed exhausted, probably from overworking. The captain routinely overworked the crew. He overworks the melody in the song. If you overwork the dough, the bread will be tough. Recent Examples on the Web Fully closing vents can actually cause your system to overwork, resulting in higher energy bills and damage over the course of time. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 Fallon also advises his daughters to not overwork the combination. Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 The Browns offensive staff must be creative and find ways to maximize Grant’s ability with the football in space, yet not overwork him. Lance Reisland, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 Plus, Koleski doesn’t want to overwork them, leaving them worn down for their college season. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2022 The Tigers didn't want to overwork Pineda, who made two rehab starts for Triple-A Toledo. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2022 If the Dodgers can come out of this without having to seriously overwork their bullpen, everything will be fine. Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2022 Bring the mixture together with a spatula or a pastry scraper, being careful not to overwork it, then wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 May 2020 Women were more likely than me to feel forced to overwork by coworkers and superiors, while men were more likely to feel pressure from society and culture in general. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 19 Apr. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1530, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition overwork 1 of 2 verb over·​work ˌō-vər-ˈwərk  overworked; overworking 1 : to work or cause to work too much or too hard The captain overworked the crew. 2 : to use too much or too often overworked phrases overwork 2 of 2 noun : too much work They were exhausted from overwork. Medical Definition overwork transitive verb over·​work ˌō-vər-ˈwərk  : to cause to work too hard, too long, or to exhaustion intransitive verb : to work too much or too long overworked 1 of 2 adjective as in overtaxed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance overtaxed exhausted fatigued tired weary jaded drained worn wearied beaten knackered spent bushed done beat burnt-out played out overfatigued burned-out limp enfeebled debilitated bleary enervated logy all in aweary tapped out worn-out pooped wiped out prostrate sapped weakened washed-out loggy enervate dead broken-down drowsy sleepy lethargic sluggish tuckered (out) run-down heavy Antonyms & Near Antonyms rejuvenated rested unwearied relaxed refreshed fresh energetic tireless invigorated active revitalized strengthened vitalized peppy strong weariless See More overworked 2 of 2 verb past tense of overwork 1 as in overused Synonyms & Similar Words overused overutilized invaded entrenched overdid encroached infringed trespassed overreached exceeded outreached overran intrenched transcended surpassed overpassed overstepped overshot outran broke 2 as in overexerted Synonyms & Similar Words overexerted exerted exercised tried scratched essayed eked out attacked labored put out scrabbled trudged slaved toiled drudged waded pitched in fagged struggled strained hustled humped knuckled down dug in plowed tugged drove grubbed ground (out) banged away plugged travailed sweated sweat worked moiled endeavored hammered (away) plodded buckled (down) strove dug (away) applied (oneself) wrought slogged strived beavered (away) pegged (away) Antonyms & Near Antonyms slackened broke chilled eased (up) idled rested relaxed shirked bummed loafed lounged slacked (off) let up dallied lazed hung (around or out) hanged (around or out) hacked (around) unwound lolled played dillydallied goofed (off) hung goldbricked reposed trifled hanged footled basked doodled vegged out dabbled hung about pottered (around) puttered (around) fooled around monkeyed (around) fribbled goofed (around) messed around See More
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