What is the meaning of overmuch?

noun

  • A quantity that is more than what is appropriate.
    • usage: "four-year-olds have an overabundance of energy"; "we received an inundation of email"

adjective

  • Very great in quantity; overabundant.
    • usage: "showed overmuch affection"

adverb

  • More than necessary.
    • usage: "she eats too much"; "let's not blame them overmuch"
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