Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Overruns.
Overruns - as a noun
Overruns - 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 construction project experienced significant cost overruns."
"The company is facing financial difficulties due to budget overruns."
"The film production had several scheduling overruns."
"The government's infrastructure project suffered from time overruns."
"The defense contractor blamed the cost overruns on unexpected delays."
Word Game Points
Is OVERRUNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overruns is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERRUNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is OVERRUNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overruns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERRUNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is OVERRUNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overruns is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERRUNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
