overrun
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/ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/
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/ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/
exceed limits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overrun' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'oferrinnan,' where 'ofer-' meant 'over' and 'rinnan' meant 'to run.'
Historical Evolution
'oferrinnan' transformed into the Middle English word 'overrennen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'overrun.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to run over or across,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to spread over or occupy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instance of something exceeding its expected or desired limits.
The project faced a budget overrun.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35