What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overcharged
Example
I was overcharged for my meal at the restaurant. [overcharged: past tense verb]
Example
The customer complained that he had been overcharged for the repair work. [overcharged: past participle adjective]
overprice
Example
The store overpriced their products, and as a result, they lost many customers. [overpriced: past tense verb]
Example
The company's decision to overprice their new product led to a decrease in sales. [overpriced: past participle adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overcharged is more commonly used than overprice in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overcharged and overprice?
Both overcharged and overprice are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
