Meaning of the word oversupply in English
What does oversupply mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
oversupply
US /ˌoʊ.vɚ.səˈplaɪ/
UK /ˌəʊ.və.səˈplaɪ/
Noun
an excessive supply of something
Example:
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The market is suffering from an oversupply of housing.
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An oversupply of oil led to a drop in prices.
Verb
to supply with an excessive amount of something
Example:
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The market was oversupplied with cheap goods.
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They tend to oversupply the demand during peak season.