overpay

[oh-ver-pey]

overpay Definition

  • 1to pay someone more than the correct or necessary amount for something
  • 2to pay too much

Using overpay: Examples

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

  • Example

    I think we overpaid for this car.

  • Example

    The company overpaid him by $5000.

  • Example

    She felt that she was overpaid for the work she did.

overpay Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overpay

Antonyms for overpay

Phrases with overpay

  • paying more than what is reasonable or necessary for something

    Example

    I feel like I'm overpaying for this meal.

  • overpay someone's worth

    to pay someone more than they deserve or are worth

    Example

    The company overpaid him for his work, which caused resentment among his colleagues.

  • to pay more than usual for something of higher quality

    Example

    I don't mind overpaying for quality products.

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Summary: overpay in Brief

To 'overpay' [oh-ver-pey] means to pay more than the correct or necessary amount for something. It can also mean to pay too much in general. Examples include 'I think we overpaid for this car.' and 'The company overpaid him by $5000.' 'Overpay' extends into phrases like 'overpaying for something,' and 'overpay for quality,' denoting paying more than what is reasonable or necessary, or paying more than usual for something of higher quality.