overweight
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.weighing more than is healthy for your height.
adj.having a body weight above a level considered healthy or normal for a given height.
Simple“The doctor suggested a new exercise plan because I am slightly overweight.”
In context“Clinical studies indicate that being significantly overweight can increase the risk of developing chronic cardiovascular conditions later in life.”
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.weighing more than the legal or safe limit.
adj.exceeding a weight limit established by law, safety regulations, or commercial standards.
Simple“The truck was stopped by police because it was overweight for that bridge.”
In context“The airline charged an additional fee because my checked luggage was overweight by three kilograms.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.holding more of a specific investment than is typical or average.
adj.holding a higher proportion of a specific security or sector than is represented in a benchmark index.
Simple“The fund manager decided to be overweight on tech stocks this year.”
In context“The analyst recommended that investors remain overweight on emerging markets despite the recent currency fluctuations.”
UsageUsually follows the verb 'to be' and takes the preposition 'on'.
Antonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the state of weighing too much, or the extra weight itself.
n.the condition of being over a standard weight or the amount of weight that exceeds a limit.
Simple“He struggled with overweight for most of his adult life.”
In context“The structural integrity of the floor was compromised by the sheer overweight of the industrial machinery placed upon it.”
- 05 C1 Advanced
v.to give something more importance or value than it deserves.
v.to assign excessive importance, value, or statistical weight to a particular factor.
Simple“You shouldn't overweight the results of just one small test.”
In context“The researchers were careful not to overweight the anecdotal evidence when drawing their final conclusions about the drug's efficacy.”
SynonymsoveremphasizeovervalueAntonyms
“Cheng noted that for a person who is overweight, losing 10 pounds can reduce the stress placed on the knees by 40 pounds with every step.”
“Reports estimate , external obesity and being overweight costs the UK economy approximately £126bn per year, including £12bn to the NHS - roughly 7% of its annual budget.”
From over- + weight.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.