Overstock — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈō-vər-ˌstäk/ (noun) /ˌō-vər-ˈstäk/ (verb) over·stock

Meaning & Definition of Overstock

Overstock (noun)

  1. a surplus of stock, an excessively large inventory of goods

Overstock (verb)

  1. to stock too much or too many of (something), to get or have excess inventory of (a good or goods)
  2. to provide (something or someone) with too large a supply of something

Overstock (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in overproduction

    similar: overproduction, bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus, oversupply, plethora, plus, redundancy, superabundance, superfluity, surfeit, surplus, surplusage, abundance, bounty, plentitude, plenty, profusion, sufficiency
    opposite: dearth, lack, scarcity, want, deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Overstock

The most common words with a similar meaning to Overstock:

overproduction, bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus, oversupply, plethora, plus, redundancy, superabundance, superfluity, surfeit, surplus, surplusage, abundance, bounty, plentitude, plenty, profusion, sufficiency

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Overstock

Words with the opposite meaning of Overstock:

dearth, lack, scarcity, want, deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply

Word Forms of Overstock

Inflections: overstocks, overstocked, overstocking

Origin & Etymology of Overstock

First known use: 1710

Frequently Asked Questions about Overstock

What does "Overstock" mean?

"Overstock" means a surplus of stock, an excessively large inventory of goods. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a surplus of stock, an excessively large inventory of goods.

What is another word for "Overstock"?

Other words for "Overstock" include overproduction, bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow and overkill. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Overstock" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Overstock"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Overstock". Common alternatives include overproduction, bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch and overplus.

What is the opposite of "Overstock"?

Antonyms of "Overstock" include dearth, lack, scarcity, want, deficiency, deficit, insufficiency and undersupply.

Is "Overstock" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Overstock" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Overstock"?

"Overstock" is pronounced /ˈō-vər-ˌstäk/ as a noun and /ˌō-vər-ˈstäk/ as a verb and divided into syllables as over·stock.

What is the origin of the word "Overstock"?

First known use: 1710.

What is another word for "Overstock" meaning "as in overproduction"?

When "Overstock" (noun) means as in overproduction, synonyms include overproduction, bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance and overage. Opposites in this sense include dearth, lack, scarcity and want.