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overbuy


Meanings
  • Verb

    Buying more than is necessary or required.

    - "He overbought stocks in anticipation of a price increase."
    - "The company was criticized for overbuying raw materials."

Rhymes
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borrow , morrow , tomorrow
Variants
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overbought , overbuy , overbuying , overbuys
Etymology
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Over- (meaning more than) + buy (to purchase)


Trivia
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  1. Overbuying can lead to cluttered living spaces and an excessive amount of unused items.

  2. The term 'overbuy' is often used in the context of financial markets and investing.


Related Concepts
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  1. Underbuy: Buying less than is necessary or required.

  2. Buying pattern: A consistent approach to purchasing goods or services.


Culture
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Overbuying is often associated with excessive consumerism and can lead to financial difficulties.

How to Memorize "overbuy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person carrying a large bag full of items, with a thought bubble above their head showing the word 'overbuy'. Visualize the person buying more items than they need.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'overbuy' with the idea of excess or more than necessary.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'OVER' to remember the definition: Over (more than) Buy.


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