overuse
overuse — verb
- overusepresent simple I / you / we / they
- overuses3rd person singular
- overusing-ing form
- overusedpast simple
1. to use something so much that it causes problems, becomes less effective, or goe
to use something so much that it causes problems, becomes less effective, or goes beyond what is reasonable
Anong overused the same excuse, and her coach stopped believing it.
Farmers who overuse chemical sprays risk damaging the soil over time.
transitive: overuse + [resource or substance]
Selim's shoulder injury came from overusing the same muscle at the gym.
The writer overused dramatic phrases until the story felt silly rather than serious.
Diego learned not to overuse his phone data after getting a huge bill.
- overexploit
more formal; used mainly for natural resources or workers
- abuse
stronger — implies deliberate misuse, not just excess
- wear out
focuses on the result (damage or exhaustion) rather than the act
文法句型
overuse + something
用法筆記
Object is typically a resource, tool, word, or body part — something that can be depleted or worn out through excessive use.
常見錯誤
overuse — noun
1. the action or habit of using something more than is needed, often causing harm o
the action or habit of using something more than is needed, often causing harm or waste
The overuse of antibiotics in farming has led to resistant bacteria worldwide.
overuse of + [substance] — common in medical contexts
Soraya's overuse of the word 'literally' annoyed her older sister at dinner.
Doctors warned Mr. Chen that overuse of painkillers can damage the liver.
The cricket pitch suffered from overuse after hosting matches every weekend.
Overuse of the library printer caused it to break down mid-semester.
- overexploitation
formal term for excessive use of natural resources
- excessive use
a more general, slightly less compact alternative
- abuse
stronger; implies harmful or unethical use, not simply too much
文法句型
overuse + of + something
用法筆記
Typically followed by 'of' and the thing being overused. Common in medical, environmental, and technical writing.