overflap

o·ver·flap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-flap]
- /ˈoʊ vərˌflæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-flap]
- /ˈoʊ vərˌflæp/

Definition of overflap word

noun overflap a protective paper cover for artwork, usually of kraft paper. 1

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Origin of overflap

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95 for an earlier sense; over- + flap

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Parts of speech for Overflap

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Overflap

overflap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

overflap usage trend in Literature

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