Overstate - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌəʊvərˈsteɪt|
Brit.
|əʊvəˈsteɪt|
verb
Extra examples
It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.
...it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the “on” button!...
The gravity of the situation cannot be overstated.
To say that all motorists speed in residential areas is overstating the case.
The importance of a child's early years cannot be overstated (=is very important).
It's an overstatement to say that the man's a fool.
Word forms
verb
I/you/we/they: overstate
he/she/it: overstates
present participle: overstating
past tense: overstated
past participle: overstated
I/you/we/they: overstate
he/she/it: overstates
present participle: overstating
past tense: overstated
past participle: overstated
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