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Term: Overactive

Definition: Overactive refers to something that is excessively or overly active, energetic, or stimulated.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

- excessively active or energetic

Sample Sentence:

- The overactive puppy bounded around the room, unable to contain its excitement.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

- a person exhibiting excessive energy or hyperactivity

Sample Sentence:

- The overactive child struggled to sit still in class, constantly fidgeting and distracting others.

Sense 2:

- a body organ or system functioning too intensely or producing too much activity

Sample Sentence:

- An overactive thyroid can lead to symptoms such as weight loss, irritability, and restlessness.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

- in an excessively active or energetic manner

Sample Sentence:

- The children played overactive during recess, running and screaming with high levels of enthusiasm.

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