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overweight

British pronunciation/ˌəʊvəwˈeɪt/
American pronunciation/ˌoʊvɝˈweɪt/
overweight
[ADJECTIVE]
1

weighing too much or more than what is desired or expected

synonyms : fleshy
heavy
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overweight definition and meaning
Overweight
[NOUN]
1

the property of excessive fatness

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Examples
1People who are overweight run a risk of a heart attack or stroke.
2When he was overweight he used to spread a dollop of mayonnaise on his sandwiches.
3The doctor advised him to exercise regularly to avoid becoming overweight or fat.
4The marathon runner was surprised to learn that his friend, who had always been overweight and inactive, had outlived many of their healthier peers, proving that a creaking door hangs longest.
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