overspend

[ˌəʊvəˈspɛnd]

overspend Definition

to spend more money than you have or than you should.

Using overspend: Examples

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

• Example

  I always overspend during the holiday season.

• Example

  The company overspent on their marketing campaign.

• Example

  We need to avoid overspending on unnecessary expenses.

overspend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overspend

• splurge
• exceed budget
• overrun

Antonyms for overspend

• save
• under-spend

Phrases with overspend

• overspend one's budget

  to spend more money than what was allocated or planned for

  Example

  She overspent her budget on clothes and shoes.

• overspend on something

  to spend more money on something than what is necessary or reasonable

  Example

  They overspent on the decorations for the party.

• overspend one's limit

  to spend more money than what is available in one's account or credit line

  Example

  He overspent his limit on his credit card and now has to pay a penalty.

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Summary: overspend in Brief

The verb 'overspend' [ˌəʊvəˈspɛnd] means to spend more money than you have or than you should. It can refer to exceeding a budget, spending too much on something, or going over one's limit. Examples include 'I always overspend during the holiday season' and 'The company overspent on their marketing campaign.' Antonyms include 'save' and 'under-spend.'