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Colorful garments - ball gowns, kimonos, evening pajamas - made from yards upon yards of iridescent silk or velvet. I own an unjustifiable number of such outfits and jump at the chance to wear them. Against the etiquette about which I am otherwise all too conscious, I frequently, and unrepentantly, overdress for the occasion.
Julia Glass

Meaning of "overdress" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVERDRESS

overdress  [ˌəʊvəˈdrɛs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERDRESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Overdress is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb overdress in English.

WHAT DOES OVERDRESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of overdress in the English dictionary

The definition of overdress in the dictionary is to dress too elaborately or finely. Other definition of overdress is a dress that may be worn over a jumper, blouse, etc.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO OVERDRESS

PRESENT

Present
I overdress
you overdress
he/she/it overdresses
we overdress
you overdress
they overdress
Present continuous
I am overdressing
you are overdressing
he/she/it is overdressing
we are overdressing
you are overdressing
they are overdressing
Present perfect
I have overdressed
you have overdressed
he/she/it has overdressed
we have overdressed
you have overdressed
they have overdressed
Present perfect continuous
I have been overdressing
you have been overdressing
he/she/it has been overdressing
we have been overdressing
you have been overdressing
they have been overdressing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I overdressed
you overdressed
he/she/it overdressed
we overdressed
you overdressed
they overdressed
Past continuous
I was overdressing
you were overdressing
he/she/it was overdressing
we were overdressing
you were overdressing
they were overdressing
Past perfect
I had overdressed
you had overdressed
he/she/it had overdressed
we had overdressed
you had overdressed
they had overdressed
Past perfect continuous
I had been overdressing
you had been overdressing
he/she/it had been overdressing
we had been overdressing
you had been overdressing
they had been overdressing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will overdress
you will overdress
he/she/it will overdress
we will overdress
you will overdress
they will overdress
Future continuous
I will be overdressing
you will be overdressing
he/she/it will be overdressing
we will be overdressing
you will be overdressing
they will be overdressing
Future perfect
I will have overdressed
you will have overdressed
he/she/it will have overdressed
we will have overdressed
you will have overdressed
they will have overdressed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been overdressing
you will have been overdressing
he/she/it will have been overdressing
we will have been overdressing
you will have been overdressing
they will have been overdressing
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would overdress
you would overdress
he/she/it would overdress
we would overdress
you would overdress
they would overdress
Conditional continuous
I would be overdressing
you would be overdressing
he/she/it would be overdressing
we would be overdressing
you would be overdressing
they would be overdressing
Conditional perfect
I would have overdress
you would have overdress
he/she/it would have overdress
we would have overdress
you would have overdress
they would have overdress
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been overdressing
you would have been overdressing
he/she/it would have been overdressing
we would have been overdressing
you would have been overdressing
they would have been overdressing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you overdress
we let´s overdress
you overdress
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to overdress
Past participle
overdressed
Present Participle
overdressing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVERDRESS


address
əˈdrɛs
battledress
ˈbætəlˌdrɛs
cross-dress
ˌkrɒsˈdrɛs
dress
drɛs
full-dress
ˈfʊlˌdrɛs
headdress
ˈhɛdˌdrɛs
maladdress
ˌmæləˈdrɛs
minidress
ˈmɪnɪˌdrɛs
misaddress
ˌmɪsəˈdrɛs
nightdress
ˈnaɪtˌdrɛs
pantdress
ˈpæntˌdrɛs
re-dress
riːˈdrɛs
readdress
ˌriːəˈdrɛs
redress
rɪˈdrɛs
shirtdress
ˈʃɜːtˌdrɛs
slipdress
ˈslɪpˌdrɛs
sundress
ˈsʌnˌdrɛs
underdress
ˈʌndəˌdrɛs
undress
ʌnˈdrɛs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVERDRESS

overdraft
overdraft facility
overdraft interest
overdraft limit
overdramatic
overdramatise
overdramatize
overdraught
overdraw
overdrawn
overdressed
overdrew
overdrink
overdrive
overdriven
overdriving
overdrove
overdry
overdub
overdubbed

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVERDRESS

A-line dress
actress
battle dress
cocktail dress
contact address
direct address
evening dress
fancy dress
formal dress
home address
IP address
mailing address
maxidress
party dress
pinafore dress
princess dress
State of the Union Address
sweater dress
top-dress
web address
wedding dress

Synonyms and antonyms of overdress in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «overdress» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVERDRESS

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

Translator English - Chinese

overdress
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

overdress
570 millions of speakers

English

overdress
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेहद सजाना
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

تبرج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

верхняя
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

overdress
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অত্যধিক বেশভূষা করা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

robe-chasuble
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Overdress
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

übertrieben anziehen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

厚着をする
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

너무 두껍게
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Overdress
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ăn mặc quá diêm dúa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தேவைக்கும் மேல் பகட்டாக உடை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओव्हरड्रेस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

üst giysi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vestire in modo vistoso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

stroić
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

верхня
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

overdress
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάπα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

formeel aantrek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

overdress
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dress
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of overdress

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERDRESS»

The term «overdress» is regularly used and occupies the 99.407 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERDRESS» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «OVERDRESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word overdress.
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Julia Glass
Colorful garments - ball gowns, kimonos, evening pajamas - made from yards upon yards of iridescent silk or velvet. I own an unjustifiable number of such outfits and jump at the chance to wear them. Against the etiquette about which I am otherwise all too conscious, I frequently, and unrepentantly, overdress for the occasion.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERDRESS»

Discover the use of overdress in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to overdress and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sewing Clothes Kids Love: Sewing Patterns and Instructions ...
I recommended adding a bit of elastic where the sashes join the overdress. This elastic remains hidden between the over-and underdress layers, but enables the child to dress and undress without undoing the sash. Trim 3 or 4 inches (7 to 10 ...
Nancy Langdon, Sabine Pollehn, 2010
2
The History of Norfolk, Virginia
Mrs. S. Forrest, Portsmouth, rich black silk, overdress black lace, collar and ruffles of white lace ; pearl and diamond ornaments. Miss Eliiza Blow, a beautiful white illusion dress, with pink silk overskirt, tastefully trimmed; pearl ornaments.
Harrison W. Burton, 1877
3
Godey's Magazine
Wa1king dress of écrn India silk; the skirt is double box-plaited, and trimmed with a broad band of dark green velvet; the overdress is looped up with velvet loops and ends. Jacket with cuffs and pockets of velvet, blouse front, with velvet belt ...
Louis Antoine Godey, Sarah Josepha Buell Hale, 1884
4
Sewing for a Royal Baby: 22 Heirloom Patterns for Your ...
Overdress Front high yoke Back high yoke Puffed sleeve Front over dress curve template Underarm curve template Overdress front and back skirts (no pattern required) Slip Pattern Front bodice Back bodice Slip front and back skirts (no ...
Sew Beautiful Magazine Editors, 2013
5
The Novelist: A Romantic Portrait of Jane Austen
A Romantic Portrait of Jane Austen Howard Fast. COSTUME PLOT JANE AUSTEN I,1 Yellow dress Brown overdress Sheer white cap Locket Off-white slippers. ia. Remove brown overdress Add green damask overdress 1,3 Remove green ...
Howard Fast, 1992
6
South Dakota Historical Collections
Mrs. Miller, brown satin. Mrs. Walters, fawn colored and gold satin, black lace overdress. Mrs. Harris, black and white silk. Mrs. Chas. Reed, black silk and velvet. Mrs. Kemp, gray silk, lace trimmings. Mrs. Cain, garnet silk. Mrs. Scoville, dregs of ...
‎1920
7
Bell Telephone News
A flare finish may be given to the sleeves, or they may be stitched in close effect to the wrists, and for the lower edge of the overdress, either soutache braid or fur may be used as a trimming. The overdress is made with a yoke that descends ...
‎1918
8
Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine
The neck of the overdress opens down to the waist in front over a doublebreasted waistcoat of satin, finished at the neck with a standing collar, the former being completed with a deep laydown collar, bordered with lace and fastened with a ...
‎1876
9
The Journal of Hellenic Studies
Obv. Three women all clad in sleeved chiton with overdress, and all wearing wreaths of woollen fillets mixed with ivy or other leaves. One carries a two- handled drinking-cup, the second ladles wine from a stamnoa which stands on a table ...
‎1904
10
Macmillan Dictionary for Children
overdress To dress in clothes that are too formal or too warm for the occasion: Don't overdress; this will be a very casual party. o«ver»dress (o'var dres') verb, overdressed, overdressing. overdue 1. Not paid even though the date when ...
Robert B. Costello, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERDRESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term overdress is used in the context of the following news items.
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Montrell Teague wins Ohio Sires Stakes division with Trayvon at …
In the ninth race, a OSS freshman trot, Overdress ($5) was a half-length winner for driver Kurt Sugg and trainer Marty Wollam in 2:00.0, with ... «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
2
'Hunting wolves' and two girls at the Corniche
Shaikha Zahran said in her tweet that "women who overdress deserve ... law that intertwines with it, which is an anti-overdress law for women." «Saudi Gazette, Jul 15»
3
Queen Elizabeth II 'Isn't A Fan' Of One Of Kate Middleton's Signature …
The dress featured what appears to be a black bandeau top and black bikini-style bottoms underneath with a sheer black overdress. Are you a ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
4
What To Do When You Land An Informational Interview
When in doubt, however, it's always better to overdress than to underdress. "Err on the side of more formal and professional than too casual," ... «Fast Company, Jul 15»
5
Picture perfect
The red velvet creation incorporates a 1500s Tudor neckline, medieval princess style overdress and a Renaissance Italian chemise. "It's in no ... «Superior Telegram, Jul 15»
6
'The Peony Pavilion': Underpowered beauty
Skirt hems flickered like flames as the dancers moved, and the leading ballerina's sheer overdress floated around her like an afterglow. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
7
7 things to remember to avoid being offloaded
Don't overdress or underdress; wear clothes that say you're a respectable traveler. Answer the IO's questions in a respectful but confident ... «Rappler, Jul 15»
8
'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5' Looks Like A PS2 Game
And given that this is an industry that tends to overdress trailers if anything, that's not exactly a great sign. It's a strange feeling when you view ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
9
Tourists want to be like locals and vice versa
They don't overdress at the beach, and they pack light, which is kind of the opposite of what visitors do. There was a day when you went to the ... «Shore News Today, Jul 15»
10
irregular at magic high school
Artistically there's a nice mix of character designs and CG magic spells, and the filmy overdress the girls wear over their uniforms is a beautiful ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»

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