overquick

o·ver·quick

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-kwik]
- /ˈoʊ vərˈkwɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-kwik]
- /ˈoʊ vərˈkwɪk/

Definitions of overquick word

adjective overquick too quick: Let's not be overquick to criticize. 1
adjective overquick too quick 0

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Origin of overquick

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

First recorded in 1530-40; over- + quick

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Parts of speech for Overquick

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Overquick

overquick popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

overquick usage trend in Literature

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