overtime

[oh-ver-tahym, oh-ver-tahym] / ˈoʊ vərˌtaɪm, ˌoʊ vərˈtaɪm /

ADJECTIVE

additional

Synonyms

STRONG

extra

WEAK

added supplementary

Example Sentences

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Limiting base wage increases and using more tax-advantaged overtime hours instead can restrain employers’ total costs while raising workers’ take-home pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The new tax deduction for overtime pay is working overtime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But the definition of what kinds of overtime pay qualify is much trickier than just looking at the overtime line on a pay stub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Unlike a straightforward increase in the child tax credit, projecting the overtime deduction requires knowing people’s incomes, work patterns and likelihood of altering behavior because of the new break.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Momma starts for King, and Uncle Carlos has to work overtime to hold her back too.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas