overweight

Everyday

1. Overweight means heavier than is healthy for your height and age. tree →
2. Overweight means heavier than allowed, like an overweight suitcase. tree →

In the lessons

In health lessons, being overweight can be caused by eating more than the body uses and not being active; it is better to talk about healthy habits than to tease. At airports, an overweight bag costs extra. Phrases: "overweight luggage", "slightly overweight".

Examples

• Our suitcase was overweight, so we paid extra. tree →
• The vet said our cat is a little overweight. tree →
• Exercise and healthy food help people who are overweight. tree →
• The lorry was overweight for the bridge. tree →
• Never tease someone for being overweight. tree →
• Doctors check if children are underweight or overweight. tree →

Note

One word. Opposite: underweight. Being overweight is a health matter, not something to joke about. In maths, the extra weight is total weight minus the limit.