overused

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈjuːzd/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈjuːzd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the past tense and past participle of overuse; to use too much
adj.used too much

Phrases & Collocations

overused phrase

overused term

overused concept

overused idea

overused expression

overused cliche

overused strategy

overused word

overused technique

overused metaphor

Example Sentences

his jokes are often overused in conversations.

many phrases in advertising have become overused.

her overused expressions made her sound unoriginal.

overused clichés can weaken your writing.

he realized that his favorite phrases were overused.

overused terms in the tech industry can confuse consumers.

we should avoid overused strategies in our marketing plan.

her overused metaphors made the speech less impactful.

overused themes in movies can lead to audience disengagement.

he felt that the concept was overused in modern literature.

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