overwhelmed by something—completely overpowered with emotion: We want them to know what happened; on the other hand, we don’t want them to be overwhelmed by the horror of it all. overwhelmed with something— 1. = overwhelmed by something: As you can imagine, I have been overwhelmed with the horror of the stories I’ve read. 2. […]
Difference between Overturn something and Turn something over
overturn something— 1. throw smth. over with violence; cause smth. to fall over: She overturned the chairs and hurled the cushions about. 2. (of a law, verdict, etc.) abolish or invalidate: Anti-abortion forces have been organizing to overturn the decision of the Supreme Court. turn something over— 1. turn smth. upside down: Mr. Campion turned […]
Difference between Overturn and Turn over
overturn—turn upside down; fall over: Pollock’s car crashed into a clump of trees and overturned. turn over— 1. = overturn: It was less than a hundred feet from the crossing when the car turned over and threw out the two occupants. 2. turn oneself to face the other way: I heard the clock, but then […]
Difference between Overthrow something and Throw something over
overthrow something— 1. turn smth. upside down: …there was a boat right above the submarine. The boat was overthrown and nine fishermen drowned. 2. (of a regime, government, etc.) bring about the downfall; remove by force: Communism signifies an organized attempt to overthrow the existing social order. 3. (of a law, verdict, etc.) eliminate or […]
Difference between Overtake something and Take something over
overtake something— 1. catch up with smth. (and pass) as in traveling, race, or pursuit: Members of the crew continued to remark at how Lewis had managed to overtake the other ship. 2. surpass smth. in achievement, production, etc.: Tourism continues to be important to the island’s economy, although international business has overtaken it in […]
Difference between Overstep something and Step over something
overstep something—go beyond the bounds of smth.; overcome specific limitations: Some brave women in each age may have tried to overstep the limits set for them. step over something— 1. lift the feet so as to pass above smth.: We had to step over piles of broken bricks. 2. = overstep something 2: We’re always […]
Difference between Oversleep and Sleep over
oversleep—sleep beyond one’s usual or intended time for waking: I drove home when he never showed up only to get a call from him telling me that he’s on his way and he overslept. sleep over—stay overnight at someone else’s home: I am a senior in high school and still have to ask my parents […]
Difference between Overshoot the mark and Overstep the mark
overshoot the mark—do smth. to a greater extent than is necessary or desirable: Where have we overshot the mark when it comes to technology, and where have we not yet begun to realize its potential? overstep the mark—behave in a way that is considered morally or legally unacceptable: He appeared like a person who has […]
Difference between Oversee something and See over something
oversee something—officially supervise smth.: He was like a single-minded big brother overseeing every act and thought of the people. see over something—visit and examine a house or place: Are you the young man who wants to see over the occupational therapy department? See also: look over something / watch over something.
Difference between Overrun something and Run over something
overrun something— 1. (of troops) spread over and occupy a territory: The British remained in control of Malaysia until World War II, when Japan overran the country. 2. (of liquid) flow over smth.: I was astounded at the damage that was caused when a river overran its banks. 3. go beyond a fixed limit: The […]
Difference between Overrun someone and Run someone over
overrun someone—attack an enemy force: They were sent off with orders to overrun the troops attacking Shuttleworth’s forward defenses. run someone over— 1. (also: run someone down) knock smb. to the ground with a vehicle (usually Passive): A woman was run over while crossing the road. 2. drive a person to a destination: I jumped […]
Difference between Overrule something and Rule over something
overrule something—make a decision, etc. ineffective using one’s higher authority: The judgment was overruled by the European Court of Justice. rule over something—act as the ruler of a state, territory, etc.: Babylonia was conquered by Kassite princes who ruled over it for 576 years and nine months.