overmuch
- noun
- /ˈoʊvərˌmʌtʃ/
- Archaic
:
exceso
- Gentlemen of the Exposition, as we present to you our humble effort at an exhibition of progress, you must not expect overmuch.
Examples
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"Matter of fact, I did think he was a bit of a pseud, but the poor bastard was about to be hit with his son's death, so I didn't analyze overmuch."
Fiction book (1996) -
But after a while, he became able to summon her without anxiety, without longing overmuch, content to contemplate her the way an Orthodox saint painted on an ikon might gaze at an apparition of the Virgin.
Fiction book (2001) -
The project suffered delays due to overmuch discussion among the team members.
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Her overmuch concern for his well-being was evident in her constant phone calls.
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They invested overmuch in the venture, leading to financial strain.
Synonyms
108
3.3
An amount more than needed or allowed
30
4.4
Too much work or information that makes you feel stressed
7
5.7
Too much of something that is not needed
4
8.8
Too much of something that causes discomfort or dislike
3
6.8
An amount of money or goods that is more than expected
1
7.9
A very large amount of something that is more than needed
1
6.2
The state of having more than is needed
A state of being more than is needed or wanted
An amount that is more than is needed, often extra food or goods
Antonyms
How Much
Surface Forms
Morphology
overmuch = much (transparent) = over + much
Nominal use ('an overmuch') is derived transparently from 'over-' + 'much' meaning an excessive amount, a predictable nouning of the phrase.
Etymology
Overmuch as a noun is the same two parts over- and much, literally 'too' + 'a large amount'. A helpful way to remember is to think of an 'overmuch' as 'an excess' or an amount more than is needed.