overclothe

IPA/ˌəʊvəklˈəʊð/
IPA/ˌoʊvɚklˈoʊð/

overclothe — verb

  • overclothepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • overclothes3rd person singular
  • overclothing-ing form
  • overclothedpast simple

1. to put too many clothes on a person or an animal, making them uncomfortably warm

1.動詞及物C2
釋義

to put too many clothes on a person or an animal, making them uncomfortably warm

例句

Reuben overclothed his toddler for the walk and had to peel off a jacket.

overclothe + someone for an activity

Bao always worries about the cold and ends up overclothing himself on mild days.

overclothe + oneself (reflexive use)

同義詞
  • overdress

    far more common; can be used intransitively as well as transitively

  • bundle up

    informal phrasal verb; usually reflexive and not negative in tone

反義詞
  • underdress

    to wear too few clothes for the conditions

文法句型

overclothe + someone/oneself

用法筆記

Rare in modern English. 'Overclothe' is always transitive — it needs a direct object (the person or animal being dressed). For intransitive uses, choose 'overdress' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I tend to overclothe in winter.
✅I tend to overdress in winter.
💡'overclothe' requires a direct object; use 'overdress' when there is no object.