overtime
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Also seen as: overtimes · overtiming · overtimed
Sense 1
Working time outside of one's regular hours.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The rate of pay, usually higher, for work done outside of or in addition to regular hours.
tỷ lệ trả lương cao hơn cho công việc ngoài giờ
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Exceeding regular working hours.
Adverb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Beyond the normal or usual extent.
Adverb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “overtime” mean?
Working time outside of one's regular hours.
Is “overtime” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.