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Overuse
01
the excessive use of something, often leading to wear, harm, or diminished effectiveness
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
overuses
Examples
The overuse of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria.
to overuse
01
to use something excessively or beyond reasonable limits
Transitive: to overuse sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
overuse
3rd person singular
overuses
Present participle
overusing
Past simple
overused
Past participle
overused
Examples
Overusing antibiotics can contribute to antibiotic resistance, making them less effective in treating infections.
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