overheat

English

/ˌoʊvɚˈhit/, /ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To heat excessively.
  • (intransitive) To become excessively hot.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English overheten affix from English heat.

Origin

English

heat

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