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Word parts
over- + time
Pronunciation
Noun
- (sports) An overtime is an extra period of time that is played when two teams end regulation (the normal number of periods) tied.
- With Boston and Miami tied at 86, we're going into overtime!
- (business) In business, overtime is the time a person is paid to work that is beyond what they normally work.
- The boss paid Jerry overtime to work a night shift at the warehouse
