overtime

//ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm//
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Noun

1

Time worked in addition to regular working hours.

I worked overtime to finish the project before the deadline.

2

Extra pay received for working beyond normal hours.

I received overtime for working late last week.

3

An extra period of play added to a game when the score is tied at the end of regulation time.

The basketball game went into overtime after the score was tied.

Adverb

overtimeCanonical form
1

Beyond the regular or scheduled time.

She worked overtime to finish the project.

Adjective

overtimeCanonical form
1

Relating to or involving time worked beyond regular hours.

The company has strict overtime policies.