OVERRAN
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Overran.
Overran - as a noun
Overran - as a verb
Occupy in large numbers or live on a host
Example: "The kudzu plant infests much of the south and is spreading to the north"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infestinvadeFlow or run over (a limit or brim)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brim overoverflowrun overwell overHypernyms (Closely Related)
run outspillHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Seize the position of and defeat
Example: "The crusaders overran much of the holy land"
Run beyond or past
Example: "The plane overran the runway"
Example Sentences
"The army overran the enemy's defenses and captured the city."
"The group of protestors overran the police barricades and stormed the government building."
"During the invasion, the enemy forces overran several small towns along the border."
"The children overran the playground, running and playing games."
"The weeds in the garden overran the flowers, choking them out."
Word Game Points
Is OVERRAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overran is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERRAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is OVERRAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overran is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERRAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is OVERRAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overran is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERRAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.