Overrun Definition & Meaning
overrun
- noun
- too much production or more than expected
- verb
- invade in great numbers; "the roaches infested our kitchen"
- occupy in large numbers or live on a host; "the Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North"
- flow or run over (a limit or brim)
- seize the position of and defeat; "the Crusaders overran much of the Holy Land"
- run beyond or past; "The plane overran the runway"
"Overrun" in song lyrics
See how overrun is used in real songs:
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"chased and hunted down 'til the land is overrun"
Algorithm — El Grito -
"buffer overrun"
AOL — AOL -
"microsoft buffer overrun"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with overrun
Usage tips for "overrun"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "overrun" 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 overrun to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does overrun mean?
- too much production or more than expected invade in great numbers; "the roaches infested our kitchen" occupy in large numbers or live on a host; "the Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North" flow or run over (a limit or brim) seize the position of and defeat; "the Crusaders overran much of the Holy Land" run beyond or past; "The plane overran the runway"
- What part of speech is overrun?
- Overrun is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does overrun have?
- Overrun has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).