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overweight

adjective

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Meaning

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Having excess body weight; weighing more than is considered healthy or normal.

Example Sentence

The doctor advised him to lose weight because he was becoming overweight.

Usage Note

Used to describe a person or animal that weighs more than is considered healthy for their height and build, often in a medical or health context.