Synonyms for overtime

Grammar : Adj

Spell : noun, adverb, adjective oh-ver-tahym; verb oh-ver-tahym

Phonetic Transcription : noun, adverb, adjective ˈoʊ vərˌtaɪm; verb ˌoʊ vərˈtaɪm

Définition of overtime

Origin : "time above the regular hours of work," 1846, from over- + time (n.). Sporting sense first attested 1921, in an ice hockey context.

adj additional

Example sentences :

This did not include the amount that might be made by overtime work.
Extract from : « Negro Migration during the War » by Emmett J. Scott

It wouldn't do his record any good with Trench, but it should put an end to the overtime.
Extract from : « Police Your Planet » by Lester del Rey

We will reckon the time from now, with overtime at time and a half.
Extract from : « Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels » by Stephen Leacock

A good part of the time they spend growling on the subject of overtime.
Extract from : « Working With the Working Woman » by Cornelia Stratton Parker

She called out, “Will they pay time and a half for overtime?”
Extract from : « Working With the Working Woman » by Cornelia Stratton Parker

We are putting in overtime on it to-night in the way of gasfitting.
Extract from : « A Pirate of Parts » by Richard Neville

Might tell her that the State sent it as wages due for overtime put in by her husband.
Extract from : « The Jucklins » by Opie Read

Yes, I've brought it with me, and it's to be paid as overtime.
Extract from : « Eliza » by Barry Pain

Sure it keeps my wits workin' overtime to supply him, he's that amazin' liberal with it.
Extract from : « A Son Of The Sun » by Jack London

Overtime will only be permitted on a doctor's certificate, and must not exceed three hours.
Extract from : « The Jewish State » by Theodor Herzl

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