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overheated

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈhiːtɪd]

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Learn how to use overheated in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical condition”

(adjective) when something gets too hot, often more than it should be. Just like how you might feel really hot when you run around outside on a sunny day, an object or place can also become overly warm when it receives too much heat.

Example

The engine was overheated after a long drive in the hot weather.

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The car’s engine did not overheated even after driving for several hours.

Example

What happens if the computer becomes overheated while gaming?

Context: “emotional state”

(verb) to make someone feel very excited, angry, or stressed. It's like when you get too angry about something small; your feelings become too intense, just like when something gets too hot.

Example

She overheated with excitement when she saw her friends at the party.

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He did not overheat during the discussion; he remained calm and relaxed.

Example

Did the argument overheat during the meeting?

How to pronounce overheated

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈhiːtɪd]

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