overtime
word
Definition
Overtime is time worked beyond normal working hours, usually for extra pay. In sports, it also means extra time played when the score is tied at the end of regular time.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for work: 'work overtime', 'do overtime', 'get paid overtime'. In American sports, 'overtime' is common; in British sports, 'extra time' is often more common, though 'overtime' is still used in some contexts. Don't say 'make overtime' for working extra hours.
Example Sentences
I worked overtime last night.
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We get extra money for overtime.
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The game went into overtime.
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I've been doing a lot of overtime lately, so I'm pretty tired.
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If they ask me to stay for overtime again, I'm saying no.
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That final was so close—I can't believe it ended in overtime.
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