Synonyms for overdrive
- noun
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A state of heightened activity.
The campaign has been in overdrive since the recent announcement.
- v. 1
To drive too hard, or far, or beyond strength.
Forms
- Plural
- overdrives → overgears…
- Past participle
- overdriven
e.g. overdriven → overused…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| overdrive | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- overuse3
- 8 letters
- overgear
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (overuse3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- surmenage