How Do You Spell OVERRATED?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəɹˈe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "overrated" is spelled with five letters: o-v-e-r-r-a-t-e-d. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /ˌəʊ.vəˈreɪ.tɪd/. The first syllable is pronounced "oh", like the letter "O", followed by the "v" sound. The next two syllables are pronounced "er-ray", with the stress falling on the second syllable. The final syllable is pronounced "tid", like the end of the word "related". The word "overrated" is used to describe something that is given too much importance or praise.

OVERRATED Meaning and Definition

1. Overrated is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is considered to have more importance, value, or merit than it actually possesses. It implies that the level of praise, admiration, or popularity for the subject is excessive or disproportionate in comparison to its true worth, abilities, or qualities. When something is overrated, it means that the general perception of its greatness or significance is inflated, possibly due to hype, cultural influence, or subjective opinions.

   The term overrated is commonly applied in a wide range of contexts, including the arts, sports, entertainment, and various aspects of everyday life. For example, a movie may be labelled as overrated when its critical acclaim or box-office success does not align with its actual quality or artistic merit. Similarly, a particular athlete may be deemed overrated if their performance is perceived as being overvalued or if they consistently fail to meet the high expectations attributed to them.

   Overrated is a subjective term, as individual opinions and perceptions play a significant role in determining its usage. What one person considers to be overrated, another may genuinely think is deserving of its praise. Therefore, classifying something as overrated is often a matter of personal interpretation based on one's own assessment, observations, and comparison to alternative options.

Top Common Misspellings for OVERRATED *

• overated 87.5%
• overraited 10%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of OVERRATED

The word "overrated" is derived from the combination of two separate words, "over" and "rated".

The word "over" originated from Old English, where it was spelled "ofer". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "*uber" which means "above" or "beyond". In various Indo-European languages, related forms can be found, such as the German "über" or the Latin "super" – both carrying similar meanings.

The term "rated" comes from the verb "rate", which originated from the Middle English word "raten". This Middle English word can be further traced back to the Old French "rater" and the Latin "ratus", which means "reckoned" or "calculated".

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Conjugate verb Overrated

CONDITIONAL

I would overrate

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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