Overexert

Pronunciation: /oʊvərɪɡˈzɜrt/

Definitions of overexert

verb to exert (oneself) too much or to an excessive degree

Example Sentences

A1 I should not overexert myself during this workout.

A2 She overexerted herself while trying to lift the heavy box.

B1 It is important to know your limits and not overexert yourself when exercising.

B2 Athletes often overexert themselves in order to achieve peak performance.

C1 Professional dancers sometimes overexert their bodies in pursuit of perfection.

C2 It is crucial for marathon runners to avoid overexerting themselves in order to prevent injuries.

Examples of overexert in a Sentence

formal It is important not to overexert yourself while exercising to prevent injury.

informal Don't overexert yourself at the gym or you'll be too sore to move tomorrow.

slang I always end up overexerting at work and then I'm too tired to do anything else.

figurative She overexerted herself trying to please everyone and ended up feeling burnt out.

Grammatical Forms of overexert

• past tense: overexerted
• plural: overexerts
• comparative: more overexert
• superlative: most overexert
• present tense: overexert
• future tense: will overexert
• perfect tense: have overexerted
• continuous tense: is overexerting
• singular: overexert
• positive degree: overexert
• infinitive: to overexert
• gerund: overexerting
• participle: overexerted

Origin and Evolution of overexert

First Known Use: 1826 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overexert' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or too much, and the verb 'exert' meaning to put forth physical or mental effort.

Evolution of the word: The word 'overexert' has maintained its original meaning of exerting too much effort, but its usage has expanded to include mental and emotional strain in addition to physical exertion.