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Definitions

overboard

[oh-ver-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈoʊ vərˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

ADJECTIVE

excessive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate enormous exaggerated exorbitant extra extravagant extreme inordinate needless redundant steep superfluous unconscionable undue unreasonable

WEAK

boundless dissipated dizzying immoderate indulgent intemperate limitless more over overkill overmuch plethoric prodigal profligate recrementitious self-indulgent sky-high stiff stratospheric super superabundant supernatural too many towering unbounded unmeasurable way-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheap close economical essential inexpensive low mild moderate necessary needed reasonable sensible

WEAK

insufficient underdone

ADJECTIVE

exorbitant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enormous inordinate outrageous pricey steep unconscionable unreasonable unwarranted

WEAK

absonant dear exacting expensive extortionate extreme high highway robbery immoderate out of sight over one's head overmuch preposterous stiff towering undue up to here wasteful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheap good mild moderate reasonable sensible warranted

WEAK

inexpensive low

ADJECTIVE

overabundant

Synonyms

WEAK

boundless disproportionate dissipated dizzying enormous exaggerated exorbitant extra extravagant extreme immoderate indulgent inordinate intemperate limitless more needless over overkill overmuch plethoric prodigal profligate recrementitious redundant self-indulgent sky-high steep stiff stratospheric super superabundant superfluous supernatural too many towering unbounded unconscionable undue unmeasurable unreasonable way-out

ADJECTIVE

overmuch

Synonyms

STRONG

extra extreme more needless over overkill prodigal profligate steep stiff super supernatural

WEAK

boundless disproportionate dissipated dizzying enormous exaggerated exorbitant extravagant immoderate indulgent inordinate intemperate limitless overabundant plethoric recrementitious redundant self-indulgent sky-high stratospheric superabundant superfluous too many towering unbounded unconscionable undue unmeasurable unreasonable way-out

Antonyms

STRONG

careful fewer less mild moderate necessary poor

ADJECTIVE

rabid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crazed delirious enthusiastic fanatical fervent frenzied furious virulent zealous

WEAK

berserk bigoted bitten corybantic crazy deranged extreme extremist flipped foaming at the mouth frantic freaked-out frenetic hog-wild hot infuriated insane intemperate intolerant irrational keen mad mad-dog narrow-minded nutty obsessed poisoned radical raging revolutionary sick sizzling smoking steamed up ultra ultraist violent wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic calm disinterested dispassionate indifferent lethargic sane unenthusiastic unexcited

WEAK

delighted happy pleased

Example Sentences

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When a British vessel threatened the ship that carried it, however, the captain threw the document overboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The best example I can give is in the week before games against the very top teams I went overboard trying to exude confidence in my team and my tactics.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

A major search operation is under way after a man was reported overboard from a P&O passenger ferry travelling between Larne and Cairnryan.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Market reaction, though, has been mixed with some investors worried spending has gone overboard.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

She pretended that she was her hero, because he wouldn’t mind that his computer and suitcase had washed overboard and were at the bottom of the ocean.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

overboard

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