Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Overrunning.
Overrunning - as a noun
Overrunning - 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 overrunning water flooded the streets."
"The overrunning troops swiftly took control of the city."
"The overrunning weeds choked the garden."
"The overrunning population strained the resources of the town."
"The overrunning ants invaded the kitchen."
Word Game Points
Is OVERRUNNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overrunning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERRUNNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is OVERRUNNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overrunning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERRUNNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is OVERRUNNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overrunning is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERRUNNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
