Overprice

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌpraɪs/

Definitions of overprice

noun a price that is too high

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like buying things that are overpriced.

A2 The overprice of the concert tickets made me reconsider going.

B1 The store was criticized for its overpricing of basic household items.

B2 The overprice of the luxury car was justified by its advanced features.

C1 Consumers are becoming more aware of overpricing tactics used by certain companies.

C2 The overprice of the artwork was a result of its rarity and historical significance.

verb to set a price that is too high

Example Sentences

A1 The store overpriced the items, so I didn't buy anything.

A2 She always overprices her handmade jewelry, but people still buy it.

B1 The hotel overpriced their rooms during the holiday season.

B2 The art gallery is known for overpricing their paintings, but they are still popular.

C1 The luxury car brand tends to overprice their vehicles due to the high demand.

C2 Some customers believe that the designer brand deliberately overprices their products to maintain exclusivity.

Examples of overprice in a Sentence

formal The consumer protection agency found that the store was intentionally overpricing their products.

informal I can't believe they're trying to overprice those sneakers, they're not even that special.

slang That store is always trying to rip people off by overpricing everything.

figurative His ego is so inflated, it's like he's overpricing himself in the dating market.

Grammatical Forms of overprice

past tense

overpriced

plural

overprices

comparative

more overpriced

superlative

most overpriced

present tense

overprice

future tense

will overprice

perfect tense

has overpriced

continuous tense

is overpricing

singular

overprice

positive degree

overpriced

infinitive

to overprice

gerund

overpricing

participle

overpriced

Origin and Evolution of overprice

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'overprice' originated from the combination of 'over-' meaning excessively or beyond and 'price' referring to the cost of something.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe setting a price too high or excessively, 'overprice' has evolved to encompass any situation where something is priced above its perceived value or market value.