Overmuch

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌmʌtʃ/

Definitions of overmuch

adverb to an excessive degree; too much

Example Sentences

A1 I ate overmuch candy at the party.

A2 She worried overmuch about the exam, but she did well.

B1 He spent overmuch time playing video games instead of studying.

B2 The company invested overmuch in marketing, but saw no increase in sales.

C1 The politician was criticized for being overmuch focused on his own agenda.

C2 The artist's work was praised for its overmuch attention to detail and precision.

Examples of overmuch in a Sentence

formal She was criticized for spending overmuch time on social media.

informal He eats overmuch junk food and wonders why he feels sick all the time.

slang I think you're worrying overmuch about what others think of you.

figurative The weight of the world seemed overmuch for her to bear.

Grammatical Forms of overmuch

• past tense: overmuched
• plural: overmuchs
• comparative: more overmuch
• superlative: most overmuch
• present tense: overmuches
• future tense: will overmuch
• perfect tense: have overmuched
• continuous tense: is overmuching
• singular: overmuch
• positive degree: overmuch
• infinitive: to overmuch
• gerund: overmuching
• participle: overmuched

Origin and Evolution of overmuch

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'overmuch' originated from Middle English, where 'over' was used as an intensifier and 'much' meant a large amount or quantity.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'overmuch' has come to mean excessively or too much of something, reflecting a sense of abundance or surplus.