Overcast Definition & Meaning
overcast
- adjective
- filled or abounding with clouds
- noun
- the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
- gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover
- a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
- a cast that falls beyond the intended spot
- verb
- make overcast or cloudy; "Fall weather often overcasts our beaches"
- sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitches
- sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next; "overcast books"
"Overcast" in song lyrics
See how overcast is used in real songs:
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"something about the sky being overcast"
Ray Luv — Last Nite -
"Turn sunny days into an overcast"
Slimm Calhoun f/ Big Boi (OutKast) — Dirt Work -
"As the sun sits overcast"
Toki Wright — Devil's Advocate
Words that rhyme with overcast
Usage tips for "overcast"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "overcast" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for overcast to find words that pair well.
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- What does overcast mean?
- filled or abounding with clouds the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling a cast that falls beyond the intended spot make overcast or cloudy; "Fall weather often overcasts our beaches" sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitches sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next; "overcast books"
- What part of speech is overcast?
- Overcast is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does overcast have?
- Overcast has 8 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).