oversell Meaning & Definition
/oʊ.vɚ.sɛl/
What Does Oversell Mean?
Oversell is used as a verb meaning To agree to sell more of something than one can supply. It is also used to mean To be too eager in attempting to sell something.
Oversell in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /oʊ.vɚ.sɛl/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Verb forms | oversells, overselling, oversold |
Oversell Definition (Verb)
- To agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
- To be too eager in attempting to sell something.
- To praise something to excess.
I don't want to oversell it, but [second clause]
- To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in sale price.
Synonyms of Oversell
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Oversell synonyms and antonyms →Oversell in a Sentence
I don't want to oversell it, but [second clause]
I don't want to oversell it, but you've got to check out that new restaurant on Third Street.
Word Forms & Grammar
oversell (third-person singular simple present oversells, present participle overselling, simple past and past participle oversold)
Words That Rhyme With Oversell
Origin of Oversell
From over- + sell.
How Do You Say Oversell?
The standard pronunciation of oversell is /oʊ.vɚ.sɛl/, spoken in 3 syllables.
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