👉 In linguistics and semantics, overstatement is a type of figurative language that exaggerates or oversimplifies an idea. It involves using words to convey more than what they actually mean, often in a way that makes the speaker's point seem stronger or more important. For example: 1. "I'm really good at math." This sentence could be read as "I am very skilled and knowledgeable about mathematics." 2. "He is an excellent cook." While this statement is true, it
