Oversupply

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərsəˈplaɪ/

Definitions of oversupply

noun an excessive amount of something

Example Sentences

A1 There is an oversupply of apples at the market.

A2 The oversupply of plastic bags is causing environmental problems.

B1 The oversupply of oil in the market has led to a decrease in prices.

B2 The oversupply of skilled workers is making it difficult for companies to find qualified employees.

C1 The oversupply of luxury goods in the economy is a sign of excess consumption.

C2 The oversupply of information available online can be overwhelming for users.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Farmers oversupply the market with fresh vegetables.

A2 The store had to discount their products because they oversupplied the inventory.

B1 The company oversupplied the market with their new product, causing a decrease in demand.

B2 The manufacturer oversupplied the retailers with their latest model, leading to a surplus of inventory.

C1 The government's decision to oversupply the economy with funds led to inflation.

C2 The company's strategy to oversupply the market with their products backfired, resulting in a loss of revenue.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 There was an oversupply of apples at the market.

A2 The oversupply of clothes led to discounted prices.

B1 The oversupply of oil in the market caused prices to plummet.

B2 The oversupply of technology products made it difficult for companies to compete.

C1 The oversupply of skilled workers in the industry led to a decrease in wages.

C2 The oversupply of luxury apartments in the city resulted in many units remaining unsold.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 There is an oversupply of apples at the market.

A2 The store had an oversupply of inventory due to a lack of sales.

B1 The oversupply of oil in the market led to a drop in prices.

B2 The oversupply of workers in the industry caused wages to decrease.

C1 The oversupply of housing in the city has led to a decrease in property values.

C2 The oversupply of information on the internet can be overwhelming for some users.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 There is an oversupply of apples at the market.

A2 The oversupply of cheap electronics is causing prices to drop.

B1 The oversupply of oil in the market is affecting global prices.

B2 The oversupply of skilled workers in the industry is leading to high competition for jobs.

C1 The oversupply of luxury apartments in the city is causing a decrease in rental prices.

C2 The oversupply of raw materials in the manufacturing sector is creating challenges for companies to manage inventory.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 There is an oversupply of apples at the market.

A2 The oversupply of housing in the city has led to lower rental prices.

B1 The oversupply of oil in the market has caused prices to plummet.

B2 The oversupply of skilled workers in the industry has made it difficult to find employment.

C1 The oversupply of cheap goods from overseas has impacted local businesses.

C2 The oversupply of information on the internet can sometimes be overwhelming.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 There was an oversupply of food at the party.

A2 The oversupply of products led to a decrease in prices.

B1 The oversupply of workers in the market caused unemployment rates to rise.

B2 The oversupply of oil in the global market resulted in a price war among producers.

C1 The oversupply of information on the internet can make it difficult to find accurate sources.

C2 The oversupply of luxury goods in the market indicates a shift in consumer preferences towards more affordable options.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Oversupply! That's too much food for just the two of us.

A2 Oversupply! We have way more pens than we need.

B1 Oversupply! The store ordered too many shirts and now they can't sell them all.

B2 Oversupply! The market is flooded with cheap electronics.

C1 Oversupply! The factory produced double the amount of cars they were supposed to.

C2 Oversupply! The warehouse is overflowing with excess inventory.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 There is an oversupply of apples at the market.

A2 The oversupply of clothes led to a clearance sale at the store.

B1 The oversupply of oil in the market caused prices to drop significantly.

B2 The oversupply of electronics in the store resulted in a temporary halt in production.

C1 The oversupply of housing in the city has led to a decrease in property prices.

C2 The oversupply of goods in the market has created a challenging situation for retailers.

Examples of oversupply in a Sentence

formal The oversupply of goods in the market led to a decrease in prices.

informal There were too many products, so prices went down.

slang We had an oversupply of stuff, so everything got cheaper.

figurative Her generosity was like an oversupply of kindness that warmed everyone's hearts.

Grammatical Forms of oversupply

past tense

oversupplied

plural

oversupplies

comparative

more oversupplied

superlative

most oversupplied

present tense

oversupply

future tense

will oversupply

perfect tense

have oversupplied

continuous tense

is oversupplying

singular

oversupply

positive degree

oversupplied

infinitive

to oversupply

gerund

oversupplying

participle

oversupplying

Origin and Evolution of oversupply

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'oversupply' originated from the combination of 'over-' meaning excessive or beyond, and 'supply' meaning to provide or furnish.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a surplus or excess of goods or products beyond what is needed or demanded, the term 'oversupply' has evolved to also encompass situations where there is an abundance or surplus of anything beyond what is required or desired.