overtime
noun
over·time
ˈō-vər-ˌtīm 
1
: time in excess of a set limit: such as
a
: working time in excess of a standard day or week
b
: an extra period of play in a contest
2
: the wage paid for overtime
overtime
adverb
Examples of overtime in a Sentence
I worked two hours of overtime last week.
He was doing a lot of overtime to save for his vacation.
How much did you earn last month in overtime?
The game went into overtime.
They lost the game in overtime.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jaylen Malcom, Santa Teresa football: Malcom punched in the game-winning touchdown in overtime to lift Santa Teresa over Pioneer in a 41-35 win.
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2024
Orange Lutheran finished 20-9 last season and won the league title, but the game Cook remembers most was the very last, a gut-wrenching, 28-27 overtime defeat to Esperanza in the finals of the L.A. Chargers Tournament.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
With their debate in the rearview mirror, former President Trump and Vice President Harris can now focus on touting their campaign policies on everything from no taxes on overtime, his, to a $25,000 credit for first- time homebuyers, hers.
—CBS News, 15 Sep. 2024
Brian Mowery, the Republican minority leader on the City-County Council, said at Wednesday's meeting the persistent overtime shifts may contribute to staff attrition and low spirits.
—Michael McDaniel, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2024
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2024
Orange Lutheran finished 20-9 last season and won the league title, but the game Cook remembers most was the very last, a gut-wrenching, 28-27 overtime defeat to Esperanza in the finals of the L.A. Chargers Tournament.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
With their debate in the rearview mirror, former President Trump and Vice President Harris can now focus on touting their campaign policies on everything from no taxes on overtime, his, to a $25,000 credit for first- time homebuyers, hers.
—CBS News, 15 Sep. 2024
Brian Mowery, the Republican minority leader on the City-County Council, said at Wednesday's meeting the persistent overtime shifts may contribute to staff attrition and low spirits.
—Michael McDaniel, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Overtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overtime. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
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overtime
noun
over·time
ˈō-vər-ˌtīm
1
: time beyond a set limit
especially
: working time beyond a standard day or week
2
: the wage paid for overtime
overtime
adverb or adjective
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