English words starting with O

the act of flying over an area, especially by a foreign aircraft, often for observation or in a way that causes political tension.

To flow over the brim or edge of a container.

(of a container or space) so full that the contents go over or extend above the sides.

The act or process of forming a conclusion that is too broad or universal based on limited evidence or specific instances.

A second glaze applied over an existing glaze on pottery or porcelain, often for decorative purposes.

To allow animals to eat too much of the grass or plants in an area, causing damage to the land.

to grow over and cover something

Covered with plants, especially plants that have grown in an uncontrolled way

An excessive growth or increase in size, especially of plants or a part of the body.

(of a throw or stroke in sports) made with the hand or arm moving above the shoulder

To stick out over and above something else.

Extending outwards and over something else.

to examine every part of a machine, system, etc. and repair or improve it

located or operating above the level of the head

to accidentally hear what other people are saying when they are not talking to you

To hear (a conversation or remark) without the speaker's knowledge or intention.

to become or cause something to become too hot

made or become too hot

the process or state of becoming too hot, especially beyond a safe or efficient level.

Described or promoted with excessive, exaggerated, or unwarranted enthusiasm or publicity.

to allow yourself or someone else to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink

The act of allowing yourself or someone else to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink.

The act or process of investing more money in something than is necessary or prudent, often leading to diminished returns or economic imbalance.

Extremely happy or delighted.

an amount of something that is too much or more than is needed, especially so that it causes damage or spoils the effect.

to cover part of the same area of space, time, or responsibility as something else

covering something partly by going over its edge, or covering part of the same area

Excessively large; bigger than is usual or necessary.

to cover something with a layer of another material

a blank page on the left-hand side of an open book, or the back of a loose sheet of paper.

To lie over or on top of something.

To put too great a load or burden on something or someone.

Carrying or supplied with too large or heavy a load.

To fail to see or notice something.

Failed to notice or consider something; missed.

A person who has great power and authority over others, especially a feudal superior.

To an excessive degree; too

Lying or placed on top of something else.

a decorative structure, such as a shelf or a mirror, placed above a mantelpiece.

being in a contest or situation where one's opponent or the circumstances are significantly superior in strength, skill, or resources.

An excessive amount; too much.

for or during the night

Paid more than is usual, necessary, or deserved

The act or process of applying a layer of paint over an existing painted surface.

a bridge that carries a road or railway over another road or railway.

To pay more than is necessary or more than the value of something.

An amount of money paid that is more than is due or necessary.

to give too much importance to something

to cause an area to have too many people or animals living in it

having too many people or organisms living in a particular area, exceeding the capacity of the environment to support them healthily.

a situation in which there are too many people living in a particular area, causing social or environmental problems.

To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.

so strong or intense that it is impossible to resist or withstand.

pressure that is significantly higher than normal or than the surrounding pressure.

To charge more for something than it is really worth or than is considered reasonable.

costing more than it is worth or more than is considered reasonable

to produce more of something than is needed or than can be sold

The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be sold.

To protect someone, especially a child, too much, so that they are not allowed to become independent or experience the world.

The act of protecting someone, especially a child, too much, in a way that prevents them from becoming independent or experiencing life normally.

Wanting to protect someone, especially a child, too much, in a way that limits their freedom and experience

Having more education, training, or experience than is required for a particular job.

to have too high an opinion of something or someone; to value or assess too highly

Considered to be better or more important than it really is

to fail by trying to achieve more than is possible

Trying to do more than you are able to, or trying to get more power or authority than you should.

To react in an extreme or excessive way, especially to something that is not very serious.

a response to something that is stronger or more emotional than is necessary or appropriate.

The act or result of including a higher proportion of a particular group in something than exists in the general population, often leading to a distorted view.

To use one's authority to reject or cancel a decision, order, etc.

more important than any other considerations or issues

(of fruit, cheese, etc.) too ripe and starting to decay or lose quality

to use your authority to reject a decision or proposal made by someone else

to spread over and occupy an area in great numbers, often causing damage.

In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.

to watch over and direct (work, workers, or an activity); supervise.

A person who supervises others, especially workers.

to sell more of something than you can supply or more than is needed

reacting too strongly or becoming upset too easily, especially to criticism or suggestions.

Having unusually strong or excessive sexual desires.

to cause someone or something to seem less important or successful by comparison

a protective waterproof shoe worn over an ordinary shoe.

To go beyond or exceed a target, limit, or intended point.

an unintentional failure to notice or do something; a mistake resulting from inattention.

The act of making something seem simpler than it really is, so that its true complexity is lost or misrepresented.

simplified to such an extent that important details or complexities are lost, resulting in a misleading or inaccurate representation.

to describe or explain something in a way that is too simple and ignores important facts or difficulties

Larger than the usual or standard size.

larger than the usual or standard size

To sleep for longer than one intended.

to spend more money than you can afford or more than was planned or allowed

the act of spending more money than you can afford or more than was planned or budgeted.

having more members of staff than are needed

To describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important, serious, or impressive than it really is; to exaggerate.

described or presented as being larger, better, worse, or more important than is actually the case; exaggerated.

A statement that describes something as larger, more important, or more extreme than it really is; an exaggeration.

To stay longer than the time you are allowed or expected to stay.

to go beyond the limits of what is considered acceptable or allowed.

having been subjected to excessive stimulation, leading to stress, discomfort, or sensory overload.

The condition of being excessively stimulated, leading to stress, discomfort, or reduced effectiveness.

to supply or hold more of something than is needed or can be sold

containing or having more of something than is needed or can be sold

The highest layer of vegetation in a forest, formed by the crowns of the tallest trees.

to give too much emphasis or importance to something

to make something stretch too far or for too long

Extended or expanded beyond a safe or reasonable limit.

To fill something with too much material or too many things, causing it to be packed tightly and uncomfortably.

filled with too much of something, especially food or stuffing, so as to be excessively full or bulky.

to supply more of something than is needed or wanted

Done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

To go past a moving vehicle or person ahead of you because you are moving faster.

The action of passing another vehicle travelling in the same direction.

to make someone pay too much tax

taxed too heavily

To remove a ruler or government from power by force.

time worked beyond the regular working hours.

to cause to become excessively tired or fatigued

in a way that is done or shown publicly or in an obvious manner, without any attempt to hide it

A subtle or subsidiary quality, implication, or connotation

To be higher or greater than something; to surpass.