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Definition of overpay

overpay

/ˌoʊ.vərˈpeɪ/
o · ver · pay
Plural:overpays
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Adjective:overpaid
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Past Simple:overpaid
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Past Participle:overpaid
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Present Participle:overpaying
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• verb

1

To pay too high a price for a commodity, asset, or service.

Example

"Informed consumers compare multiple quotes so they do not overpay for home insurance."

2

To pay a person or organization more than is due, necessary, or deserved.

Example

"Critics argued that the franchise decided to overpay the veteran player despite his declining performance."

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• noun

1

An excess payment, or an amount of money paid above what is owed, necessary, or merited.

Example

"The payroll audit uncovered a significant overpay on the contractor's final invoice."

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• Rhymes for overpay

• Nearby Words

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overplay

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overpay. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overpay
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