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overtime

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈoʊvɚtaɪm/ · UK /ˈəʊvətaɪm/

overtime means: Time spent working beyond your usual working hours.

noun

EXTRA WORKB1

Time spent working beyond your usual working hours.

  • I worked overtime yesterday.
  • The company pays extra for overtime.
  • How much overtime did you do last month?

Similar words: extra hours

Common phrases: work overtime, paid overtime, overtime pay

EXTRA PLAYB2

Extra playing time used to decide the winner when the scores are equal at the normal finish.

  • The game went into overtime.
  • She scored the winning goal in overtime.
  • Both teams were exhausted after two periods of overtime.

Similar words: extra time

Common phrases: in overtime, go into overtime, overtime winner

Questions about overtime

What does overtime mean?

Time spent working beyond your usual working hours.

What is overtime in other languages?

Türkçe: fazla mesai · Español: horas extra · Français: heures supplémentaires · Deutsch: Überstunden · Italiano: straordinari · 日本語: 残業

How do you pronounce overtime?

In American English /ˈoʊvɚtaɪm/; in British English /ˈəʊvətaɪm/.

How do you use overtime in a sentence?

I worked overtime yesterday. The company pays extra for overtime.

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