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overexert vs exert

exert vs overexert

overexert and exert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overexert No No Yes No
exert No No Yes No
As verbs, exert is a hypernym of overexert; that is, exert is a word with a broader meaning than overexert:
  • overexert: exert (oneself) excessively and go beyond one's strength
  • exert: make a great effort at a mental or physical task
overexert (verb) exert (verb)
exert (oneself) excessively and go beyond one's strength put to use
have and exercise
make a great effort at a mental or physical task
Difference between overexert and exert

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