Overtime

Part of speech: noun, adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/

Definitions

1. Additional hours worked beyond the standard schedule, typically compensated at a higher rate
2. Hours that are worked exceeding the established limit, usually accompanied by enhanced pay rates
3. Time spent working after the normal working hours, often with increased payment

Etymology: Overtime is a plain compound: the prefix "over-" (from Old English "ofer", meaning above or beyond) joined to "time", which comes down from Old English "tīma". So the word literally names time that goes past the set limit, and the sense of "beyond" is still visible in it. The noun is the older and more common use, while the adverb form ("to work overtime") simply applies the same idea to an action. Both parts are ordinary English words, with no borrowing from another language involved.

Synonyms: extra hours, additional time

Antonyms: under time