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Overarch Definition & Meaning

overarch
verb
  1. be central or dominant; "This scene overarches the entire first act"
  2. form an arch over; "Big rocks overarch the stream"

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Frequently asked questions

What does overarch mean?
be central or dominant; "This scene overarches the entire first act" form an arch over; "Big rocks overarch the stream"
What part of speech is overarch?
Overarch is a verb.
How many definitions does overarch have?
Overarch has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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