overpay
Origin of overpay
1Other words from overpay
- o·ver·pay·ment [oh-ver-pey-muhnt, oh-ver-pey-muhnt], /ˌoʊ vərˈpeɪ mənt, ˈoʊ vərˌpeɪ mənt/, noun
- un·o·ver·paid, adjective
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How to use overpay in a sentence
And don't let us give way to the vulgar prejudice, that clergymen are an over-paid and luxurious body of men.
The Book of Snobs | William Makepeace ThackerayThe holder of a document of ₱3½ or over paid also ₱1½ “Municipal Tax” in lieu of labour.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanThe social status of the Actor is that of a well-fed, well-clothed, well-paid—perhaps over-paid—worker in a curious profession.
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England Vol. III of IV | Charles L. GravesThe most glaring instances of over-paid troops were the Rimington Scouts, who actually received 10s.
With Methuen's Column on an Ambulance Train | Ernest N. BennettMiss Abingdon's large staff of servants, all elderly and all over-paid, combined with their mistress to welcome Miss Erskine back.
Peter and Jane | S. (Sarah) Macnaughtan
British Dictionary definitions for overpay
/ (ˌəʊvəˈpeɪ) /
to pay (someone) at too high a rate
to pay (someone) more than is due, as by an error
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