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Rule "over time (overtime)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: over time (overtime)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>overtime</suggestion> (=time someone works beyond normal working hours)?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I worked two hours of over time last week.
    Correction suggestion: overtime
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The gears had worn down over time.
  • Energy is the capacity to do work over time
ID: OVER_TIME [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)