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Term: overzealous

Definition: Excessively enthusiastic or eager, often to an extreme degree.

Part of speech:

Adjective: John is an overzealous fan of the band and tries to attend every concert.

Noun: Emma's overzealousness resulted in a burnt dinner and a kitchen fire.

Adverb: The teacher warned the students not to work overzealously and to take breaks while studying.

Sense 1:

Meaning: Characterized by excessive enthusiasm or eagerness.

Example: The overzealous crowd rushed toward the stage as soon as the artist appeared.

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Sense 2:

Meaning: Displaying excessive zeal in carrying out a task or duty.

Example: The overzealous employee volunteered for every project, often overwhelming herself with work.

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Sense 3:

Meaning: Acting with excessive enthusiasm, often unwarranted or inappropriate for the situation.

Example: The overzealous politician made grand promises during his campaign, but failed to deliver on most of them.

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