overpay

[oh-ver-pey]

overpay Definition

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

• overcompensate
• overreward
• overremunerate

Antonyms for overpay

• underpay
• undercompensate

Phrases with overpay

• overpaying for something

  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.

• overpay for quality

  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.