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OVERRUNS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word overruns. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word overruns. (close relations)
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overflow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a large flow

• the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

verb

• flow or run over (a limit or brim)

• overflow with a certain feeling

abundance
nounn
noun

• the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

• (physics) the ratio of the number of atoms of a specific isotope of an element to the total number of isotopes present

• (chemistry) the ratio of the total mass of an element in the earth's crust to the total mass of the earth's crust; expressed as a percentage or in parts per million

excess
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

• immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

• the state of being more than full

• excessive indulgence

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

inundation
nounn
noun

• the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

• an overwhelming number or amount

profusion
nounn
noun

• the property of being extremely abundant

surplus
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

infest
verbv
verb

• invade in great numbers

• occupy in large numbers or live on a host

• live on or in a host, as of parasites

invade
verbv
verb

• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

• to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate

• occupy in large numbers or live on a host

• penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way

overproduction
nounn
noun

• too much production or more than expected

brim over
verbv
verb

• flow or run over (a limit or brim)

run over
verbv
verb

• injure or kill by knocking (someone or something) down and passing over the body, as with a vehicle

• flow or run over (a limit or brim)

well over
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
verb

• flow or run over (a limit or brim)

Best Hypernyms For OVERRUNS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overruns, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
defeat inhabit invade occupy overcome overshoot production spill
Phrases (2)
get the better ofrun out

Alternatives for OVERFLOW

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