overpay

verb — 2 senses

overpay

verb

US /oʊ.vɚ.peɪ/

Etymology From over- + pay.

1

Ambitransitive To pay too much.

  • I think we overpaid for that old car.
  • Be careful not to overpay when buying second-hand items.
1 more example
  • The customer accidentally overpaid and was refunded.
2

To be more than an ample reward for.

Antonyms
underpay
Derived terms
overpayer, overpayment

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