Word: Overtime Period
Definition:
An "overtime period" is a special time added to a game or sport when the score is tied at the end of regular play. This extra time is used to determine a winner. It is common in sports like basketball, football, and hockey.
Usage Instructions:
You can use "overtime period" when talking about sports, especially when discussing a game that has gone beyond its normal time because the teams are tied. It is a noun, so you can say things like "The game went into an overtime period."
Example Sentence:
"The basketball game was so exciting that it went into an overtime period after both teams scored the same points at the end of the fourth quarter."
Advanced Usage:
In more competitive sports, there may be different rules for overtime periods. For example, some leagues might have a sudden-death rule, where the first team to score during the overtime period wins immediately.
Word Variants:
- "Overtime" (noun/verb): Refers to any extra time worked beyond the usual hours, but in the context of sports, it usually means the same as "overtime period." - "Regular time": The normal duration of a game before any overtime is added.
Different Meanings:
- In a work context, "overtime" can mean extra hours worked by an employee beyond their usual schedule, usually paid at a higher rate.