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Definitions from the WeboverrunPart of speech: verb Sense: to defeat an enemy by taking control of their territory Usage: The army was able to overrun the enemy's defense and capture their base. Sample sentence: The invasion was a success as the troops managed to overrun the enemy's camp in less than an hour. overrunPart of speech: verb Sense: to spread or grow beyond the intended or desired limits Usage: The weeds in the garden overran the flowers, causing them to wither. Sample sentence: If not properly maintained, the vines will overrun the entire garden in no time. overrunPart of speech: noun Sense: an instance of taking more time or resources than planned or budgeted Usage: The construction project experienced an overrun of both time and budget. Sample sentence: Due to unexpected complications, there was a significant overrun in the construction project, causing a delay in the completion date. overrunPart of speech: noun Sense: an excessive number or quantity Usage: The store experienced an overrun of customers during the holiday season. Sample sentence: The bakery made sure to have enough stock to meet the overrun of orders for Valentine's Day. | ||||
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