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Overrun (Verb)

Meaning 1

Occupy in large numbers or live on a host; "the Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Infest
  • Invade

Hypernyms

  • Inhabit

Meaning 2

Seize the position of and defeat; "the Crusaders overran much of the Holy Land".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Hypernyms

  • Overcome
  • Defeat

Meaning 3

Invade in great numbers; "the roaches infested our kitchen".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

  • Infest

Hypernyms

  • Invade

Meaning 4

Run beyond or past; "The plane overran the runway".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Meaning 5

Flow or run over (a limit or brim).

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

  • Well Over
  • Run Over
  • Overflow
  • Brim Over

Hypernyms

  • Spill

Hyponyms

  • Geyser

Related Words

  • Overrun (noun)
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