overproduce Definition
- 1to produce more of something than is needed or can be used
- 2to produce more than the usual amount
Using overproduce: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overproduce" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The factory overproduced goods that nobody wanted to buy.
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The farm overproduced corn this year, leading to a drop in prices.
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The company overproduced the product, causing a surplus in inventory.
overproduce Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overproduce
- overwork
- overmanufacture
- overdo
Antonyms for overproduce
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Summary: overproduce in Brief
To 'overproduce' [ˌəʊvəprəˈdjuːs] means to produce more of something than is needed or can be used, or to produce more than the usual amount. It is often used in the context of manufacturing and agriculture, as in 'The factory overproduced goods that nobody wanted to buy.' 'Overproduce' has synonyms like 'overmanufacture,' 'overdo,' and 'overwork,' and antonyms like 'underproduce' and 'underwork.'
