overbuilt

verb

  1. 1

    To perform excessive construction on a building or in an area.

  2. 2

    To build over or on top of another structure.

    “The architect wanted to overbuild the restaurant on top of an office.”
  3. 3

    To build with excessive size or elaboration.

  4. 4

    To construct more buildings than necessary in an area.

Antonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Having had excessive construction carried out.

    “an overbuilt area”

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