B2
overestimate vs underestimate vs undervalue
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| overestimateverb/ˌoʊ.vərˈes.tɪ.meɪt/ | Meaning to think that something is bigger, better or more likely than it really is | Goes with overestimate your abilities | Example It is easy to overestimate the effect of one small change. |
| underestimateverb/ˌʌn.dərˈes.tə.meɪt/ | Meaning to think something is smaller, easier or less important than it really is | Goes with seriously underestimate | Example We underestimated the cost of the wedding by about 30%. |
| undervalueverb/ˌʌn.dərˈvæl.juː/ | Meaning to think or say that something or someone is worth less or less important than they really are | Goes with undervalue the importance of | Example Many companies undervalue the experience of older workers. |
Which word fits?
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