–adjective

1.	weighing too much or more than is considered normal, proper, etc.: overweight luggage; an overweight patient; two letters that may be overweight.

–noun

2.	extra or excess weight above what law or regulation allows, as of baggage or freight: The overweight will cost us $12.

3.	weight in excess of that considered normal, proper, healthful, etc.: Overweight in a child should not be neglected.

4.	greater effect or importance; preponderance.

–verb (used with object)

5.	to weight excessively; exceed the weight limit of.

6.	to give too much consideration or emphasis to; stress unduly.

–adjective

1.	of, pertaining to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private: a personal opinion.

2.	relating to, directed to, or intended for a particular person: a personal favor; one's personal life; a letter marked “Personal.”

3.	intended for use by one person: a personal car.

4.	referring or directed to a particular person in a disparaging or offensive sense or manner, usually involving character, behavior, appearance, etc.: personal remarks.

5.	making personal remarks or attacks: to become personal in a dispute.

6.	done, carried out, held, etc., in person: 3e8 a personal interview.

7.	pertaining to or characteristic of a person or self-conscious being: That is my personal belief.

8.	of the nature of an individual rational being.

9.	pertaining to the body, clothing, or appearance: personal cleanliness.

10.	provided for one's discretionary use: Employees are allowed 15 vacation days and two personal days.

11.	Grammar. a. noting pe b63 rson: In Latin portō “I carry,” -ō is a personal ending. b. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the personal pronoun.

12.	Law. of or pertaining to personal property: personal interests.

–noun

13.

Journalism. a. a short news paragraph in a newspaper concerning a particular person, as one who is socially prominent, or a group of particular persons who are socially prominent. b. a brief, private notice in a newspaper or magazine, often addressed to a particular person and typically bearing an abbreviated salutation and signature to preserve its confidentiality, usually printed in a special part of the classified advertising section. c. a similar notice placed by a person seeking companionship, a spouse, etc. d. Usually, personals. a column, page, or section of a newspaper, magazine, etc., featuring such notices or items.