get overweight

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A more informal way to indicate the process of starting to be overweight.

overweightVERB + ADJECTIVE

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Examples (10)

  • Don't let yourself get overweight.
  • If you eat too much junk food, you will quickly get overweight.
  • He got slightly overweight after he stopped exercising.
  • Many people tend to get overweight during the winter months.
  • It's easy to get overweight if you have a sedentary job.
  • I'm worried that my dog is starting to get overweight.
  • She realized she had gotten overweight and decided to go on a diet.
  • Children who drink too many sugary sodas often get overweight.
  • Are you afraid of getting overweight as you age?
  • Some medications might cause patients to get overweight as a side effect.