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overdrive vs utilize

utilize vs overdrive

overdrive is a noun but utilize is not a noun.

overdrive and utilize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overdrive Yes No Yes No
utilize No No Yes No
As verbs, utilize is a hypernym of overdrive; that is, utilize is a word with a broader meaning than overdrive:
  • overdrive: make use of too often or too extensively
  • utilize: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of overdrive include apply, employ, use, utilise.
overdrive (noun) utilize (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) utilize (verb)
make use of too often or too extensively convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)
drive or work too hard put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Difference between overdrive and utilize

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