overtime

[ noun adverb adjective oh-ver-tahym; verb oh-ver-tahym ]

noun

1. working time before or after one's regularly scheduled working hours; extra working time.
2. pay for such time ( straight time ).
3. time in excess of a prescribed period.
4. Sports. an additional period of play for deciding the winner of a game in which the contestants are tied at the end of the regular playing period.

adverb

1. during overtime:

   to work overtime.

adjective

1. of or for overtime:

   overtime pay.

verb (used with object)

, o·ver·timed, o·ver·tim·ing.

1. to give too much time to (a photographic exposure).

overtime

noun

1. 1. work at a regular job done in addition to regular working hours
   2. ( as modifier )

      overtime pay

2. the rate of pay established for such work
3. time in excess of a set period
4. sport extra time

adverb

1. beyond the regular or stipulated time

verb

1. tr to exceed the required time for (a photographic exposure)

Word History and Origins

Origin of overtime¹

First recorded in 1530–40; over- + time

Example Sentences

During pregnancy healthy kidneys have to work overtime to keep the blood clean whilst the baby releases wastes into the mother’s blood stream.

From BBC

Two months later, in the NFC championship game, the Rams defeated the Saints in overtime and advanced to Super Bowl LIII.

From Los Angeles Times

The Ducks also welcomed goaltender John Gibson back in the middle of that streak and he won four of his first five starts, the lone loss coming in overtime.

From Los Angeles Times

Carlsbad 74, Mater Dei 72: Jake Hall scored 45 points to help Carlsbad beat the Monarchs in their season debut in overtime.

From Los Angeles Times

Complete chaos ensued in the final five minutes of the Cowboys’ frantic win at the Washington Commanders, while the Chicago Bears found another heartbreaking way to lose as the Minnesota Vikings triumphed in overtime.

From BBC