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Meaning of overbuilt

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

overbuilt

verb

Definitions

  1. To perform excessive construction on a building or in an area.

  2. To build over or on top of another structure.

    Example: The architect wanted to overbuild the restaurant on top of an office.

  3. To build with excessive size or elaboration.

  4. To construct more buildings than necessary in an area.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having had excessive construction carried out.

    Example: an overbuilt area