Overextend

Pronunciation: /oʊvərɪkˈstɛnd/

Definitions of overextend

verb to extend or stretch beyond a safe or reasonable limit

Example Sentences

A1 I overextend myself when I try to do too many things at once.

A2 She tends to overextend her budget by buying unnecessary items.

B1 It's important not to overextend yourself financially by taking on too much debt.

B2 The company decided to overextend its reach by expanding into new markets.

C1 Investors often overextend themselves by taking on too much risk in pursuit of higher returns.

C2 The athlete knew he had to be careful not to overextend his body during intense training sessions.

Examples of overextend in a Sentence

formal It is important not to overextend your resources when planning a project.

informal Don't overextend yourself by taking on too many tasks at once.

slang I always overextend my budget when shopping for new clothes.

figurative Sometimes we overextend ourselves trying to please everyone around us.

Grammatical Forms of overextend

• past tense: overextended
• plural: overextend
• comparative: more overextended
• superlative: most overextended
• present tense: overextends
• future tense: will overextend
• perfect tense: has overextended
• continuous tense: is overextending
• singular: overextends
• positive degree: overextended
• infinitive: to overextend
• gerund: overextending
• participle: overextended

Origin and Evolution of overextend

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overextend' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or beyond, and the verb 'extend' meaning to stretch out or expand.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe stretching or expanding something beyond its usual limits, the word 'overextend' has evolved to also refer to the act of overcommitting oneself or going beyond one's capacity or resources.