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overheated

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈhiːtɪd]

Word

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.

Example

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.

Example

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

Example

Did the argument overheat during the meeting?

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