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Definition of overweight adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    overweight

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ˌoʊvərˈweɪt//
     
    , NAmE//ˈoʊvərˌweɪt//
     
    fat
     
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  1. 1(of people) too heavy and fat She was only a few pounds overweight. A number of medical conditions are due to being overweight. opposite underweight Topic CollocationsDiet and Exerciseweight
    • put on/gain/lose weight/a few pounds
    • watch/control/struggle with your weight
    • be/become seriously overweight/underweight
    • be/become clinically/morbidly obese
    • achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss
    • slim down to 160 pounds
    • combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity
    • develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
    • be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet
    • have/suffer from a negative/distorted body image
    • have/develop a positive/healthy/realistic body image
    healthy eating
    • eat a balanced diet/healthily/well
    • get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition
    • contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
    • be high/low in calories/fat/fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids/trans-fats
    • contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners/high-fructose corn syrup
    • avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
    • stop/quit smoking
    exercise
    • get regular exercise
    • do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
    • play football/hockey/tennis/soccer
    • go jogging/running
    • go to/visit/hit/work out at the gym
    • strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles
    • contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles
    • build (up)/gain muscle
    • improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
    • burn/consume/expend calories
    staying healthy
    • be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape
    • lower your cholesterol/blood pressure
    • boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system
    • prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
    • reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress
    • enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being
  2. 2above an allowed weight overweight baggage
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