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Verb overclothe has 1 sense
- overdress, overclothe - dress excessively; "You should not overclothe the child--she will be too hot"
--1 is one way to dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out, apparel
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Overclothe
Part of speech: verb
Sense: to dress someone or oneself in excessive or too many clothes; to dress someone in a way that is too warm or inappropriate for the weather
Usage:
- Parents often tend to overclothe their newborns with multiple layers of clothing.
- In winter, it is essential not to overclothe as it can result in discomfort and excessive sweating.
- She overclothed herself for the party, wearing a thick sweater and a heavy coat, despite the mild weather.
Part of speech: noun
Sense: clothing that is excessive or too warm for the weather
Usage:
- I couldn't wear that jacket to the beach, it is an overclothe for such a sunny day.
- Her wardrobe consisted of overclothes suitable for extreme weather conditions.
- It is highly recommended to avoid overclothes when going for outdoor activities in the summer.
Part of speech: adjective
Sense 1: dressed in excessive or too many clothes
Usage:
- He felt overclothed in his heavy winter attire at the indoor party.
- The hiker, feeling overclothed in his multiple layers, started to remove some to feel more comfortable.
Sense 2: being dressed in clothing inappropriate for the current weather condition
Usage:
- They appeared overclothed at the outdoor concert, wearing thick jackets despite the warm evening temperature.
- Despite the sunny weather, she arrived overclothed in a heavy sweater and boots for the picnic.
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