Meaning of the word overspend in English

What does overspend mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

overspend

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈspend/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈspend/

Verb

to spend more money than you have or more than was planned

Example:
I always tend to overspend during the holidays.
The company decided to cut costs after realizing they had overspent on the new project.

Noun

an act of spending more money than is available or planned

Example:
The government's annual overspend has become a major concern.
Careful budgeting can help prevent an overspend.