overtime

noun

over·time ˈō-vər-ˌtīm

Synonyms of overtime next

: time in excess of a set limit: such as

: working time in excess of a standard day or week

: an extra period of play in a contest

: the wage paid for overtime

overtime adverb

Examples of overtime in a Sentence

I worked two hours of overtime last week. He was doing a lot of overtime to save for his vacation. How much did you earn last month in overtime? The game went into overtime. They lost the game in overtime.

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Hayden Tully, De La Salle water polo: The senior scored the golden goal in De La Salle’s 14-13 overtime win over Miramonte in the NCS Open Division title game. —

Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024 The move coming out of a bye week arrives after Jones led the Giants to their fifth straight loss on Nov. 10, an overtime defeat to the Carolina Panthers. —

Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 18 Nov. 2024 The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to a perfect 8-0 on the NFL season after an overtime thriller — with Taylor Swift's stamp of approval! —

Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 What are Harris and Trump's plans for taxes on overtime and tips? —

Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overtime