Meaning of Overstatement | Babel Free
Definitions
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An exaggeration; a statement in excess of what is reasonable. countable, uncountable
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The tendency to overstate. countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“The story he gave was something of an overstatement of the facts.”
“It would hardly be an overstatement to describe Drummond's next design as an outstanding British locomotive class, and possibly his masterpiece.”
“She had a knack for overstatement.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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