overturn
|o/ver/turn|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/
🇬🇧
/ˌəʊvəˈtɜːn/
reverse or flip
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overturn' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overturnen,' where 'over-' meant 'above' and 'turnen' meant 'to turn.'
Historical Evolution
'overturnen' transformed into the modern English word 'overturn.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to turn over,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of overturning or the state of being overturned.
The overturn of the vehicle caused a traffic jam.
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Verb 1
to turn something over or upside down.
The strong wind overturned the boat.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39