Irregular verbs  Regular verbs

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overspeak, overspeaks, overspeaking, overspoken, overspoke

Synonyms: exaggerate, overstate, talk too much, blab, prattle

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Antonyms: understate, be concise, be brief, be quiet, withhold

The Verb Overspeak – Definition, Usage, and Clarification


The verb overspeak is a relatively uncommon irregular verb meaning to say too much, either by talking for too long, dominating a conversation, or by revealing information that should have been kept private.


VERB FORMS


■ Base Form: overspeak
■ Past Simple: overspoke
■ Past Participle: overspoken
■ Present Participle/Gerund: overspeaking


USAGE AND CONTEXT


'Overspeak' is not a common verb in everyday language; people are more likely to say 'talk too much' or 'say too much.' When used, it's often in its past tense form, 'overspoke.'


1. Revealing Too Much Information
This use implies a slip of the tongue or a moment of poor judgment in conversation.


■ Regret: 'I think I overspoke when I mentioned the company's financial troubles to the client.'
■ Apology: 'Please disregard my last comment. I overspoke.'


2. Talking Excessively
This refers to the act of dominating a conversation, though it is a less common use of the verb.


■ Socially: 'He has a tendency to overspeak at parties, never letting anyone else get a word in.'


ℹ IMPORTANT: COMMON PHRASING


■ To Overspeak Oneself: This is the most natural and frequent construction for this verb.
■ Example: 'He was nervous during the interview and felt that he might have overspoken himself when answering questions about his previous job.'