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- [oh-ver-see]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈsi/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈsiː/
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- [oh-ver-see]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈsi/
Definitions of oversees word
- verb with object oversees to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage: He was hired to oversee the construction crews. 1
- verb with object oversees to see or observe secretly or unintentionally: We happened to oversee the burglar leaving the premises. He was overseen stealing the letters. 1
- verb with object oversees to survey or watch, as from a higher position. 1
- verb with object oversees to look over; examine; inspect. 1
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Origin of oversees
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English overseen, Old English ofersēon. See over-, see1
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Parts of speech for Oversees
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oversees popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oversees usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oversees
noun oversees
- invigilator — to keep watch.
- monitor — (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
Top questions with oversees
- which of the following oversees research for the internet?
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