overweight

/ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/
verb
  1. To give too much weight or importance to something; to burden excessively.
    • Don't overweight the negative comments; focus on the positive feedback.
    • You tend to overweight small mistakes and ignore your successes.
    • The manager overweights the opinions of senior staff.
noun
  1. Excess body weight beyond what is considered healthy.
    • Overweight can lead to health problems like heart disease.
    • The clinic offers programs to help people manage their overweight.
    • He was concerned about his overweight and decided to join a gym.
adjective
  1. Weighing more than is considered healthy or normal for one's height and age.
    • Many people struggle with being overweight at some point in their lives.
    • She started a new diet after learning she was overweight.
    • The doctor said the dog was slightly overweight and needed more exercise.
  2. Exceeding a weight limit, especially for vehicles, luggage, or cargo.
    • Make sure your package isn't overweight before you mail it.
    • The truck was pulled over for being overweight on the highway.
    • The airline charged us extra because our suitcase was overweight.
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