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overtime

Pronunciation: [ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm]

Word

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

Context: “work”

(noun) extra hours that you work beyond your normal working hours. If your job is supposed to be 8 hours a day and you work 10, those 2 extra hours are called overtime.

Example

She earned extra money this month because she worked a lot of overtime.

Example

He didn't want to work overtime last week because he needed rest.

Example

How many hours of overtime did you work this week?

Context: “sports”

(noun) an extra period of play in a game when the score is tied at the end of regular time. This gives both teams a chance to score and determine a winner.

Example

The basketball game went into overtime because the score was tied.

Example

The match didn't require overtime this time because one team won by a lot.

Example

Did they win the game in overtime or during regular time?

How to pronounce overtime

Pronunciation: [ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm]

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