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PRONUNCIATION OF OVERCAUTIOUSLY

overcautiously  [ˌəʊvəˈkɔːʃəslɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERCAUTIOUSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Overcautiously is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES OVERCAUTIOUSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of overcautiously in the English dictionary

The definition of overcautiously in the dictionary is in such a way as to be too cautious, wary or careful.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVERCAUTIOUSLY


anxiously
ˈæŋkʃəslɪ
astuciously
əˈstuːʃəslɪ
autoeciously
ɔːˈtiːʃəslɪ
cautiously
ˈkɔːʃəslɪ
consciously
ˈkɒnʃəslɪ
deliciously
dɪˈlɪʃəslɪ
dieciously
daɪˈiːʃəslɪ
dioeciously
daɪˈiːʃəslɪ
facetiously
fəˈsiːʃəslɪ
graciously
ˈɡreɪʃəslɪ
incautiously
ɪnˈkɔːʃəslɪ
lusciously
ˈlʌʃəslɪ
moneciously
mɒˈniːʃəslɪ
monoeciously
mɒˈniːʃəslɪ
speciously
ˈspiːʃəslɪ
subconsciously
ˌsʌbˈkɒnʃəslɪ
suspiciously
səˈspɪʃəslɪ
tortiously
ˈtɔːʃəslɪ
unconsciously
ʌnˈkɒnʃəslɪ
viciously
ˈvɪʃəslɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVERCAUTIOUSLY

overcall
overcame
overcanopy
overcapacity
overcapitalisation
overcapitalise
overcapitalization
overcapitalize
overcapitalized
overcareful
overcarry
overcast
overcast seam
overcatch
overcaught
overcautious
overcautiousness
overcentralise
overcentralize
overcharge

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVERCAUTIOUSLY

anonymously
continuously
curiously
dangerously
deviously
enormously
famously
generously
hilariously
marvellously
meticulously
obviously
outrageously
previously
ridiculously
seriously
simultaneously
spontaneously
tremendously
unanimously
vigorously

Synonyms and antonyms of overcautiously in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «overcautiously» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVERCAUTIOUSLY

Find out the translation of overcautiously to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of overcautiously from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «overcautiously» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

overcautiously
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

overcautiously
570 millions of speakers

English

overcautiously
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

overcautiously
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

overcautiously
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

overcautiously
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

overcautiously
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

overcautiously
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

overcautiously
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berlebihan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

übervorsichtig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

overcautiously
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

overcautiously
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Overcautiously
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

overcautiously
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

overcautiously
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घाईघाईने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

overcautiously
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

overcautiously
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

overcautiously
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

overcautiously
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

overcautiously
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

overcautiously
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

overcautiously
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

overcautiously
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

overcautiously
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of overcautiously

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERCAUTIOUSLY»

The term «overcautiously» is used very little and occupies the 157.260 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERCAUTIOUSLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about overcautiously

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERCAUTIOUSLY»

Discover the use of overcautiously in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to overcautiously and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Abridgment: Containing Messages of the President of the ...
Under the presents 'stem, w ere unfavorable comments must be sent to the oflicers afiecte , the tendency seems to be to act overcautiously in makin such comments, unless acts or omissions are noted serious enough or punishment or  ...
United States. President, 1907
2
Surgery, Its Principles and Practice: Supplement. Muscles; ...
... upon the profession, many of whom may overcautiously and unwisely withhold the administration of anti- sera, a better understanding of the subject and the exercise of a few precautions will render serum therapy safer and more efficient and ...
William Williams Keen, John Chalmers Da Costa, 1921
3
American Journal of Philology
... but is loath to admit this openly ; he tries to persuade himself that the affairs of the Syracusans are even worse off than their own ; besides he fears the demos at Athens. Overcautiously weighing all the pros and cons, he is inclined both ways ...
Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve, Charles William Emil Miller, Benjamin Dean Meritt, 1903
4
The critical attitude of the French mind
Family money matters are openly discust in the presence of the family members and are handled most cautiously, in fact, overcautiously. Now, whether a laborer, a farmer, or a shopkeeper, his wages, earnings, or profits are painfully slow.
Henry Haxo, 1922
5
The Quarterly Journal - University of North Dakota
Family money matters are openly discust in the presence of the family members and are handled most cautiously, in fact, overcautiously. Now, whether a laborer, a farmer, or a shopkeeper, his wages, earnings, or profits are painfully slow.
University of North Dakota, 1921
6
Lady Inger of Ostrat: The Feast at Solhoug, Love's Comedy
It was certainly greater than anything Ibsen had done up to that date. Ibsen reviewed it on its appearance, in terms of unmixed praise, yet, as one cannot but feel, rather overcautiously. If anything could excuse the coolness of Norwegian ...
Henrik Ibsen, 1911
7
History of Ohio during the war, and the lives of her generals
The subsequent movements were too vigorous for a reconnoissance and too feeble for an attack ; and at least one good opportunity for an assault, that on the enemy's right, was overcautiously delayed till darkness prevented its execution.
Whitelaw Reid, 1895
8
Quarterly Journal - University of North Dakota
Family money matters are openly discust in the presence of the family members and are handled most cautiously, in fact, overcautiously. Now, whether a laborer, a farmer, or a shopkeeper, his wages, earnings, or profits are painfully slow).
University of North Dakota, 1922
9
Surgery: Its Principles and Practice
... believe unwise. their inclusion in a description of anaphylaxis in connection with serum therapy by reason of the influence exerted upon the profession, many of whom may overcautiously and unwisely withhold the administration of antisera , ...
William Williams Keen, John Chalmers Da Costa, 1922
10
United States Congressional serial set
Under the present system, where unfavorable comments must be sent to the officers affected, the tendenc}' seems to be to act overcautiously in making such comments, unless acts or omissions are noted serious enough for punishment or  ...
‎1907

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERCAUTIOUSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term overcautiously is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Hockey World League: India suffering from 'fear of mistakes'
You can't play overcautiously whether the last 30 seconds or first 30. "Enjoy the game, don't take pressure," the Olympian advised. India have ... «IBNLive, Jul 15»
2
Unemployment and education remain the focus
“This factor along with the continuing uncertainty and unpredictability on the global market are causing employers to behave overcautiously.”. «The Slovak Spectator, Feb 15»
3
Senate seat might turn on chicken poop and hogs
Republicans say they haven't seen enough of this “Iowa nice” side of Ernst. “She's overcautiously handled,” said John Thompson, an Iowa ... «McClatchy Washington Bureau, Sep 14»
4
'The Leftovers' season 1, episode 5 recap: Doubt is fire
With all the break ins occurring, and Kevin's sudden loss of his shirts, lead him to overcautiously arm the house. Patti arrives at Kevin's grief ... «Hypable, Jul 14»
5
Child sex abuse victims treated 'overcautiously'
Child sex abuse investigations put too much focus on the victims' credibility and not enough on the suspects, says the director of public ... «BBC News, Mar 13»
6
British Open golf: The 5 greatest players to never win the claret jug
That was in 2004, his great year in the majors, and playing overcautiously at Royal Troon when it was still and soft enough for him to make a ... «Syracuse.com, Jul 12»
7
Trying to Catch His Breath With a Hole-Ridden Safety Net
And you know it's a trap but you have no choice but to proceed, which means you sometimes proceed overcautiously. This is why the mindset is ... «Scientific American, Feb 12»
8
Old Masters
... Ark.) and this year's notable discard is a jolly Woman Holding a Glass and a Flagon, rather overcautiously catalogued as “attributed to” Frans ... «Artnet, Jan 12»
9
Title defence gives golden boy Meyer perfect present
... time trial at last year's world championships, and thought she'd ridden overcautiously and taken the corners of yesterday's course too slowly. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jan 11»
10
Communist Spies, Family Drama Mix in 'Revolution': John Simon
The Josephs, overcautiously not identified as Jewish though everything suggests it, disapprove of Emma's now second Latino lover. Another ... «Bloomberg, Nov 10»

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« EDUCALINGO. Overcautiously [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/overcautiously>. Apr 2024 ».
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