English

Noun

overtime ‎(countable and uncountable, plural overtimes)

1. (uncountable) The working time outside of one's regular hours

   Workers are usually paid extra for working overtime.

2. (sports, countable) An extra period of play when a contest has a tie score at the end of regulation.

   That last-second shot ties the game 99-99 and sends it to overtime!

3. (uncountable) The rate of pay, usually higher, for work done outside of or in addition to regular hours.

Synonyms

• (extra period of play) extra time

Derived terms

• over-timer, overtimer

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Adverb

overtime ‎(not comparable)

1. Exceeding regular working hours.

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