overspend

Everyday

1. (money) To overspend is to spend more money than you have or than you planned. tree →
2. (money, noun) An overspend is the amount spent above the plan or budget. tree →

In the lessons

In money and maths lessons: keeping to a budget, not overspending your pocket money. In news: a council or hospital overspend. It tells the reader the money went over the limit.

Examples

• I overspent at the fair and had no money left for the bus. tree →
• The school overspent on the new playground. tree →
• Make a list so you don't overspend. tree →
• The overspend was £300. tree →
• Mum says not to overspend at Christmas. tree →
• The club had to cut costs after overspending. tree →

Note

Past: overspent (not «overspended»). Maths: overspend = amount spent − budget (e.g. budget £20, spent £26 → overspend of £6). Opposite: underspend.