英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
"Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life."
a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for breathing and combustion
"Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis."
Relating to or involving oxidation, particularly processes that can cause cellular damage through free radical formation.
"Oxidative stress contributes to aging and chronic diseases."
The process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.
"Oxidation causes iron to turn into rust."
the state or fact of owning something; legal right of possession
"He took full ownership of the company after his father retired."
a person who owns something
"She is the owner of the car."
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
"The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas."
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
"She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident."
very great in amount; too powerful or difficult to deal with
"The support from the community was overwhelming after the tragedy."
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
"The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight."
excessively arrogant or prideful
"His overweening pride cost him many friends."
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
"The court decided to overturn the previous ruling."
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
"The peace overture was welcomed by both nations."
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
"His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore."
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
"The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime."
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to come upon suddenly
"The faster car will overtake the slower one on the highway."
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
"There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals."
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
"He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease."
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
"Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity."
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
"The scandal overshadowed his achievements."
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
"The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules."
to supervise or manage a task, process, or group of people
"She was hired to oversee the construction project."
in or to a foreign country across the sea
"He went overseas for higher education."
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
"The garden was overrun with weeds."
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
"The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney."
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
"The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep."
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
"The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods."
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
"The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces."
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
"She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets."
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
"The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city."
for or during the night; suddenly or in a very short time
"Her small business became famous overnight after a viral video."
outside a building; the natural environment outside
"We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air."
situated on or toward the outside; external
"The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof."
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
"She wore a beautiful outfit to the party."
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
"He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people."
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
"The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate."
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
"They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend."
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
"He wore an outlandish costume to the festival."
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
"The old castle has outlasted many generations."
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
"Art is a great outlet for emotions."
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
"The comedian told an outrageous joke."
the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or system
"The factory has increased its output by 20% this year."
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
"The unfair decision caused public outrage."
