Overweight Definition–adjective | 1. | weighing too much or more than is considered normal, proper, etc.: overweight luggage; an overweight patient; two letters that may be overweight. | –noun | 2. | extra or excess weight above what law or regulation allows, as of baggage or freight: The overweight will cost us $12. | | 3. | weight in excess of that considered normal, proper, healthful, etc.: Overweight in a child should not be neglected. | | 4. | greater effect or importance; preponderance. | –verb (used with object) | 5. | to weight excessively; exceed the weight limit of. | | 6. | to give too much consideration or emphasis to; stress unduly. | |
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