overrun — to spread over or occupy (a place) in large numbers
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to spread over or occupy (a place) in large numbers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvərʌn/
Example Sentences
- My mom's garden was completely overrun by rabbits who apparently didn't read the 'No Trespassing' sign.
- The wedding costs overran our budget so much that we're now eating ramen for the next six months.
- The construction project was overrun by delays and unexpected costs.
overrun
VERB[/ˈoʊvərʌn/]
to spread over or occupy (a place) in large numbers
💡 Concept
to spread over or occupy (a place) in large numbers
🎵 Rhyme
The fortress undone, the overrun begun!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈoʊvərʌn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈəʊvərʌn/
🌳Etymology
Prefixover--
Rootrun
🎵Rhyme
outrunbegunundone
outrun
begun
undone
🔗Collocations
cost overrun
budget overrun
overrun with
time overrun
overrun by weeds
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom's garden was completely overrun by rabbits who apparently didn't read the 'No Trespassing' sign.”
😄 Fun example
“The wedding costs overran our budget so much that we're now eating ramen for the next six months.”
“The construction project was overrun by delays and unexpected costs.”
“The old house was overrun with mice and spiders.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
exceedsurpassinvadeoverwhelmflood
Antonyms
stay withincontrollimit
Related
overflowoverstepinvasionexcesssurplus
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