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apply vs overdrive

overdrive vs apply

apply is not a noun while overdrive is a noun.

apply and overdrive both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apply No No Yes No
overdrive Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overdrive is a hyponym of apply; that is, overdrive is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apply:
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  • overdrive: make use of too often or too extensively
apply (noun) overdrive (noun)
a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power
the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration
apply (verb) overdrive (verb)
ask (for something) make use of too often or too extensively
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing drive or work too hard
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
coat, cover or smear a surface with
give or convey physically
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis
Difference between apply and overdrive

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