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overran Definition and Meaning in English (overran definition)

verb
Synonyms:infestedswarmedconquered
Quick Answer • Definition

Overran definition: To spread over a place in large numbers, often causing damage or taking control.

Definitions of Overran

  1. 1verb

    To spread over a place in large numbers, often causing damage or taking control.

  2. 2verb

    To defeat an enemy and take control of their territory or position.

  3. 3verb

    To go beyond a set limit, boundary, or scheduled time.

Example Sentences

“The weeds quickly overran the entire garden.”

“The meeting overran its scheduled time by twenty minutes.”

“The invading forces overran the border towns.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveoverrun
third person singularoverruns
past participleoverrun
present participleoverrunning
agent nounoverrunner

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Overran definition: To spread over a place in large numbers, often causing damage or taking control.
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'Overran' translates to 'overran' in English. Overran definition: To spread over a place in large numbers, often causing damage or taking control.
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