over-used

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Verb over-use has 1 sense

overuse, overdrive - make use of too often or too extensively
--₁ is one way to use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ

Derived form: noun overuse₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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Term: Over-used

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense: Used excessively and thus no longer original or interesting.

Usage:

The over-used catchphrase lost its impact and became tedious.
Her over-used joke no longer elicited laughter from the audience.
The over-used plot twist in the movie was predictable.

Part of speech: Verb

Sense: To use something excessively or to the point of exhaustion.

Usage:

I'm sorry, I have over-used my phone battery and it needs to be charged.
The teacher warned the students not to over-use their highlighters during exams.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: A frequently used or worn-out expression, phrase, or idea.

Usage:

The book was filled with clichés and over-uses that made it unoriginal.
The speech was disappointing as the speaker relied on over-uses without presenting anything new.

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