How Do You Spell OVERWEIGHT?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəwˈe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "overweight" is spelled with the prefix "over-" which means "excessively" or "more than." The second part of the word is spelled "weight," which refers to the measure of heaviness of an object. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌoʊ.vərˈweɪt/, with the stress on the second syllable. This word is commonly used to describe someone who is carrying too much body fat or weighing more than is considered healthy for their age and height.

OVERWEIGHT Meaning and Definition

1. Overweight is an adjective commonly used to describe a person or object that exceeds the desired or recommended weight based on various factors such as age, height, and body composition. It refers to having a surplus or excess weight beyond what is considered healthy or ideal.

   When used in the context of human health, overweight typically refers to having an excessive amount of body fat, which can have implications on overall well-being. This condition is often determined by measuring body mass index (BMI), a calculation derived from an individual's weight and height. If the BMI exceeds a certain threshold established by health authorities, the person is considered overweight.

   An overweight individual may face numerous health concerns and risks, including an increased likelihood of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, joint problems, and certain types of cancer. Moreover, excess weight can impact physical mobility, energy levels, and psychological well-being.

   In a broader sense, the term "overweight" can also refer to objects, such as luggage or cargo, that surpass weight limits imposed for transportation or operational purposes. Whether in reference to humans or objects, an individual or item exceeding the recommended weight may be described as overweight. Understanding and addressing overweight conditions often involves a combination of healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and seeking medical advice when necessary.

2. A greater weight; a weight beyond the prescribed or legal weight.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for OVERWEIGHT *

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• overwheight 2.020202%
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Etymology of OVERWEIGHT

The word "overweight" originated from the combination of the prefix "over-" and the noun "weight".

The prefix "over-" indicates excess or surpassing. It is derived from Old English "ofer" or "ufor", which had similar meanings.

The noun "weight" comes from Old English "wiht", which referred to an object possessing a certain heaviness. It is related to the Proto-Germanic word "*wihti-", meaning "something heavy".

The combination of "over-" and "weight" in the late 17th century led to the term "overweight", meaning having a weight exceeding what is considered normal or healthy.

Similar spelling words for OVERWEIGHT

• Evart,
• ovrette,
• Afrit,
• Ofrat,
• ivorywood,
• overt,
• AFREIGHT,
• ophiurida,
• Everado,
• effered,
• EFARD,
• Averitt,
• Everitt,
• hem-avert,
• overheat,
• oversight,
• overgrowth,
• overwide,
• Oophorida,
• Ofrit,
• Efrt,
• Ephratah,
• IVERT,
• ophiuridae,
• wafford,
• Caleb-Ephratah,
• UFART,
• Wafered,
• ephorate,
• wofford,
• Wavered,
• EFFRD,
• Ophiurioidea,
• Ivrit,
• Overrid,
• efford,
• Efreet,
• Evarado,
• ifrit,
• AVORD,
• overreach,
• iafrate,
• overgrow,
• iford,
• un-afraid,
• affeard,
• overhead,
• euverte,
• afeard,
• overawed,
• avoird,
• affright,
• Averet,
• Evraud,
• AFRTA,
• EAFORD,
• INTLK/OVRD,
• Affrayed,
• wayfared,
• Eviratio,
• Overwit,
• ivoried,
• Affret,
• Ivoride,
• Ophiurid,
• overhit,
• ophiuroid,
• IFRTO,
• overeyed,
• wifredo,
• afraid,
• Overready,
• Afrite,
• AFRT,
• eveready,
• overt-comics,
• overgrown,
• AFRDI,
• IFRTT,
• afroed,
• overhate,
• Overwet,
• afeared,
• override,
• Evirate,
• aford,
• Overred,
• Uphoard,
• OVRD,
• IFRTD,
• offert,
• Aphrite,
• j\'ouvert,
• waivered,
• Ephrat,
• afridi,
• effraide,
• evert,
• effort,
• EFRD,
• oferta,
• effeired,
• ouverte,
• ophiuroidea,
• overrate,
• AFERT,
• AFHRD,
• Offered,
• offroad,
• Overdye,
• overcrowd,
• offord,
• overeat,
• Averred,
• Efrat,
• overgreedy,
• OVRHD,
• AVARD,
• affeared,
• OVRDU,
• avert,
• overreact,
• efird,
• overrode,
• overexert,
• eifert,
• overweighed,
• Efrata,
• Evered,
• EFORT,
• overeager,
• everwood,
• affeered,
• uphoord,
• Afreet,
• overhot,
• AFHRT,
• overrude,
• Everette,
• yvert,
• Affreight,
• AFRAT,
• everday,
• overed,
• IFRED,
• Everett,
• Ophiurioid,
• everyday,
• afford,
• Averret,
• Offward,
• Averit,
• best-effort,
• Overread,
• Everet,
• Ephrata,
• Averett,
• AVRT,
• overate,
• overdo,
• overdue,
• AFRD,
• affoord,
• overhead-valve,
• long-overdue,
• ouvert.

Plural form of OVERWEIGHT is OVERWEIGHTS

Conjugate verb Overweight

CONDITIONAL

I would overweight

you would overweight

he/she/it would overweight

we would overweight

they would overweight

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be overweighting

you would be overweighting

he/she/it would be overweighting

we would be overweighting

they would be overweighting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overweight

you would have overweight

he/she/it would have overweight

we would have overweight

they would have overweight

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been overweighting

you would have been overweighting

he/she/it would have been overweighting

we would have been overweighting

they would have been overweighting

FUTURE

I will overweight

you will overweight

he/she/it will overweight

we will overweight

they will overweight

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overweighting

you will be overweighting

he/she/it will be overweighting

we will be overweighting

they will be overweighting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overweighted

you will have overweighted

he/she/it will have overweighted

we will have overweighted

they will have overweighted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overweighting

you will have been overweighting

he/she/it will have been overweighting

we will have been overweighting

they will have been overweighting

IMPERATIVE

you overweight

we let´s overweight

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overweight

PAST

I overweighted

you overweighted

he/she/it overweighted

we overweighted

they overweighted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overweighting

you were overweighting

he/she/it was overweighting

we were overweighting

they were overweighting

PAST PARTICIPLE

overweighted

PAST PERFECT

I had overweighted

you had overweighted

he/she/it had overweighted

we had overweighted

they had overweighted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overweighting

you had been overweighting

he/she/it had been overweighting

we had been overweighting

they had been overweighting

PRESENT

I overweight

you overweight

he/she/it overweights

we overweight

they overweight

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overweighting

you are overweighting

he/she/it is overweighting

we are overweighting

they are overweighting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overweighting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overweighted

you have overweighted

he/she/it has overweighted

we have overweighted

they have overweighted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overweighting

you have been overweighting

he/she/it has been overweighting

we have been overweighting

they have been overweighting