overlift

[oh-ver-lift]

overlift Definition

• 1. to lift or raise too much or too high
• 2. to take more than the proper amount or quantity

Using overlift: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overlift" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The crane operator accidentally overlifted the load and damaged the equipment.

• Example

  The cashier overlifted the customer's payment and had to give back the excess amount.

• Example

  The recipe calls for one tablespoon of sugar, don't overlift it.

• Example

  The bank may penalize you if you overlift your account.

overlift Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overlift

• overcharge
• overdraw
• overestimate
• overshoot

Antonyms for overlift

• underestimate
• undercharge
• underdraw

Phrases with overlift

• overlift one's spirits

  to cheer someone up or make them feel better

  Example

  Her kind words and encouragement overlifted my spirits when I was feeling down.

• overlift a ban

  to remove or lift a ban or restriction that has been imposed

  Example

  The government decided to overlift the ban on public gatherings after the number of COVID-19 cases decreased.

• overlift a curse

  to break or remove a curse that has been placed on someone or something

  Example

  The shaman performed a ritual to overlift the curse that had been put on the village.

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Summary: overlift in Brief

'Overlift' [oh-ver-lift] means to lift or raise too much or too high, or to take more than the proper amount or quantity. It can refer to physical lifting or metaphorical lifting of spirits, bans, or curses. Examples include 'The crane operator accidentally overlifted the load and damaged the equipment,' and 'The recipe calls for one tablespoon of sugar, don't overlift it.' Synonyms include 'overcharge' and 'overestimate,' while antonyms include 'underestimate' and 'undercharge.'