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overrun Definition and Meaning in English (overrun definition)

verb
Synonyms:invadeconquerinfest
Quick Answer • Definition

Overrun definition: To spread over or occupy an area in large numbers, often causing problems or damage.

Definitions of Overrun

  1. 1verb

    To spread over or occupy an area in large numbers, often causing problems or damage.

  2. 2verb

    To exceed a limit or budget, especially in terms of time or cost.

  3. 3noun

    An instance of exceeding a budget, schedule, or other limit.

Example Sentences

“The weeds quickly overran the garden.”

“The project suffered a significant cost overrun.”

“The enemy forces tried to overrun the city.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

retreatunder-run

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularoverruns
past tenseoverran
present participleoverrunning
nounoverrun

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

cost overruncollocation

An amount by which the actual cost of a project exceeds the estimated cost.

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Overrun definition: To spread over or occupy an area in large numbers, often causing problems or damage.
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'Overrun' translates to 'overrun' in English. Overrun definition: To spread over or occupy an area in large numbers, often causing problems or damage.
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