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Overt Definition & Meaning

overt
adjective
  1. open and observable; not secret or hidden; "an overt lie"; "overt hostility"; "overt intelligence gathering"; "open ballots"

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What does overt mean?
open and observable; not secret or hidden; "an overt lie"; "overt hostility"; "overt intelligence gathering"; "open ballots"
What part of speech is overt?
Overt is an adjective.

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