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 /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsteɪt.mənt/
Noun
1.
the act of describing or explaining something in a way that makes it seem more important or more serious than it really is:
Example:
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It would be an overstatement to say that she deserved to win the race.
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