Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele
CEFR Level
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
"She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets."
to supervise or manage a task, process, or group of people
"She was hired to oversee the construction project."
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to come upon suddenly
"The faster car will overtake the slower one on the highway."
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
"The court decided to overturn the previous ruling."
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
"She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help."
very great in amount; too powerful or difficult to deal with
"The support from the community was overwhelming after the tragedy."
the state or fact of owning something; legal right of possession
"He took full ownership of the company after his father retired."
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
"The farmer used an ox to plow the field."
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
"Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life."
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
"She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant."
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
"Ozone depletion increases UV radiation."