adj
overweight
oh-vuh-WAYT
adj
1
Weighing more than is considered healthy for one's height and build.
"The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight."
2
Weighing more than the allowed or legal limit.
"The truck was pulled over for being overweight."
How to Use Overweight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCarrying more weight than is considered healthy, or exceeding a set limit.
Common pairings
overweight and obese
overweight cargo
slightly overweight
Word Forms
more overweight comparative, overweighted past tense, overweights plural, overweights singular, most overweight superlative
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Etymology
From over- + weight.