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overdrive vs apply

apply vs overdrive

overdrive is a noun but apply is not a noun.

overdrive and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overdrive Yes No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of overdrive; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than overdrive:
  • overdrive: make use of too often or too extensively
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of overdrive include employ, use, utilise, utilize.
overdrive (noun) apply (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
overdrive (verb) apply (verb)
make use of too often or too extensively ask (for something)
drive or work too hard refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
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
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