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overwording

overwording is the present participle and gerund of overword.

Meaning of overword

Verb

overword (third-person singular simple present overwords, present participle overwording, simple past and past participle overworded)

  1. (ambitransitive) To say in too many words; to express verbosely.
    • a grave and judicious Writer, […]extremely over-worded1659, John Hales, Golden Remains of the Ever Memorable Mr. John Hales

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Questions about overwording

What is overwording the present participle and gerund of?
Overwording is the present participle and gerund of overword.

Words near overwording in the dictionary

  1. overwon
  2. overwooded
  3. overword
  4. overworded
  5. overwordiness
  6. overwording
  7. overwords
  8. overwordy
  9. overwore
  10. overwork
  11. overworked

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