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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    overreach overcommit overdo overexert strain stretch extend prolong protract exaggerate overstate overshoot overstep overestimate misjudge miscalculate overinvest overexpand overcapitalize overleverage overburden overload overtax overwork overstrain overwrought exhaust deplete drain overuse abuse misuse dissipate squander waste fritter.

    Meaning of Overextend

    To extend or commit oneself too far, beyond one's resources or capabilities.

    Definitions

    • To extend or stretch something, such as one's resources or abilities, too far, so that it becomes weak or damaged.
    • To commit or obligate oneself to more than one can handle or fulfill.
    • To go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable in a particular activity or situation.

    Etymology of Overextend

    The word "overextend" originates from the combination of "over," meaning beyond or exceeding, and "extend," which comes from the Latin "extendere," meaning to stretch out.
    Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of stretching or extending something too far, whether physically, financially, or metaphorically.

    Example Uses

    • The company overextended itself by taking on too many projects at once, leading to financial difficulties.
    • She overextended her credit card limit and now faces high interest rates.
    • The athlete overextended his knee during the game and had to be taken out.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    conserve preserve reserve restrain restrict limit curb moderate temper control regulate reduce decrease minimize understate underestimate undersell underplay underuse conserve husband ration allocate prioritize.

    Related Nouns

    extension commitment obligation responsibility strain stress burden load weight pressure tension exertion effort endeavor attempt try struggle striving struggle drain exhaustion depletion wastage dissipation.

    Related Verbs

    extend stretch prolong protract exaggerate overstate overshoot overstep overestimate misjudge miscalculate overinvest overexpand overcapitalize overleverage overburden overload overtax overwork overstrain overexert exhaust deplete drain overuse abuse misuse dissipate.

    Related Adjectives

    excessive extreme immoderate inordinate unreasonable unwise imprudent reckless rash foolish ill-advised uncontrolled unrestrained unlimited unregulated unchecked unsound unstable strained stressed burdened loaded weighted pressured tense exerted effortful trying struggling wasteful dissipative.