overrode

o·ver·ride

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [verb oh-ver-rahyd; noun oh-ver-rahyd]
- /verb ˌoʊ vərˈraɪd; noun ˈoʊ vərˌraɪd/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb oh-ver-rahyd; noun oh-ver-rahyd]
- /verb ˌoʊ vərˈraɪd; noun ˈoʊ vərˌraɪd/

Definitions of overrode word

verb with object overrode to prevail or have dominance over; have final authority or say over; overrule: to override one's advisers. 1
verb with object overrode to disregard, set aside, or nullify; countermand: to override the board's veto. 1
verb with object overrode to take precedence over; preempt or supersede: to override any other considerations. 1
verb with object overrode to extend beyond or spread over; overlap. 1
verb with object overrode to modify or suspend the ordinary functioning of; alter the normal operation of. 1
verb with object overrode to ride over or across. 1

See all 16 definitions of overrode

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Origin of overrode

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English overriden to ride over or across, Old English oferrīdan. See over-, ride

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Parts of speech for Overrode

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Overrode

overrode popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

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Synonyms for overrode

verb overrode

counterchecked — Simple past tense and past participle of countercheck.
countermanded — Simple past tense and past participle of countermand.
lapped — (of water) to wash against or beat upon (something) with a light, slapping or splashing sound: Waves lapped the shoreline.
outbalanced — Simple past tense and past participle of outbalance.
outnumbered — to exceed in number.

All 11 Synonyms of overrode