overstatement

Meanings

• Noun

  An exaggerated statement or expression that goes beyond the normal or reasonable limit.

  - "His victory was an overstatement."
  - "She made an overstatement about her age."
  - "The sales figures were an overstatement."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

exaggeration , hyperbole

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overstatement
statement , collocation , relation , relationation

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Homophones

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1. Austerity (English) : The quality of simple living, especially the willing ability to make do with little
   

2. Oyster (English) : A large edible mollusk typically having a smooth, round shell
   

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Variants

List of all variants of overstatement that leads to same result
overstate , overstated , overstatement , overstatements , overstates , overstating

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Forms

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overstates, overstated, overstatements

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Etymology

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The term 'overstatement' comes from the Old English word 'oferstaten' which means 'excessively stated'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest overstatement in history is believed to be the Bible's Book of Numbers, which contains over 14,000 verses.

2. The world record for the longest overstatement is held by American radio host Art Bell, who once claimed to have seen a UFO while driving through the desert. The hoax lasted for over 12 hours.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exaggeration: Exaggeration is a figure of speech where a statement is made larger than it really is for emphasis or effect.

2. Hyperbole: Hyperbole is a type of exaggeration where the statement is so extreme that it is obviously not meant to be taken literally.

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Culture

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In literature, 'overstatement' is often used for dramatic effect or to emphasize a point. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth uses overstatement when she says, 'I have no sex like you.' This use of overstatement adds intensity and emotion to the scene.

How to Memorize "overstatement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale, and 'overstatement' is a statement that goes beyond the normal limit, tipping the scale.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'overstatement' with 'exaggeration' or 'hyperbole'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Over the top' to help remember the meaning of 'overstatement'.

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