Meaning of the word overstatement in English
What does overstatement mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
overstatement
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsteɪt.mənt/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt.mənt/
Noun
a statement that expresses something in too strong, too extreme, or too impressive a way
Example:
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To say that the project was a complete failure would be an overstatement.
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His claim that he could finish the work in an hour was a huge overstatement.