overcast — covered with clouds; cloudy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: covered with clouds; cloudy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvərkæst/
Example Sentences
- My mood matches the overcast weather - both pretty gloomy today!
- The weather forecast shows overcast skies for the weekend.
- Even though it was overcast, we decided to have our picnic - clouds can't stop our fun!
overcast
ADJECTIVE[/ˈoʊvərkæst/]
covered with clouds; cloudy
covered with clouds; cloudy
The overcast forecast becomes reality during the broadcast!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Overcast originates from Old English, combining 'over' (above) and 'cast' (to throw or hurl). The compound literally describes something 'thrown over' the sky, originally used to depict clouds covering the heavens.
Breakdown
over- (above, on top) + cast (to throw, to hurl). The past participle form suggests clouds 'cast over' or spread across the sky, creating cloud cover.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mood matches the overcast weather - both pretty gloomy today!”
“The weather forecast shows overcast skies for the weekend.”
“Even though it was overcast, we decided to have our picnic - clouds can't stop our fun!”
“The overcast morning gradually cleared up by noon.”
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