overlate

Meanings

• Verb

  To last or continue beyond a desired or proper limit.

  - "The party went on overlate into the night."
  - "He overlate his budget for the project."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overlate
late , mate , fate

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Variants

List of all variants of overlate that leads to same result
overlaid , overlay , overlaying , overlays

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Etymology

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The word 'overlate' comes from the Latin word 'ultra' meaning 'beyond' and the past participle suffix 'late'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overlate' is not commonly used in everyday language and is often replaced by the more common term 'tardy'.

2. In some contexts, the term 'overlate' can have a negative connotation and may be used to criticize someone for being late or for continuing beyond a desired limit.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tardiness: The quality of being late or overdue.

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How to Memorize "overlate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'overlate' as meaning 'to last or continue beyond a desired limit'. Imagine a clock that keeps ticking past the desired hour.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overlate' with the concept of 'going beyond a limit'. Think of a student who submits his assignment overlate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Over Last, Always Too Extended' to remember the meaning of 'overlate'.

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