Overtop
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɒp/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overtop is a verb meaning (transitive) To be higher than; to rise over the top of.
Meaning
(transitive) To be higher than; to rise over the top of.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To place too many toppings on.
- (now chiefly Canada, US) Over the top.
- (clothing) A garment designed to be worn over the top portion of other clothes, such as an overshirt, vest, or overtunic.
Example Sentences
to overtop a pizza
[…] try to switch one off and current still leaks through, like water overtopping a levee.
Paul put the skull back in its proper place, put back the coffin lid, and kicked dirt and rocks overtop.
The U.S.A. has a mountain railway which overtops all in Switzerland for altitude, even the 11,333ft of the Jungfrau Railway.
Word Forms
- overtops
- overtopping
- overtopped
Synonyms for overtop
Depending on context, synonyms include command, overlook, dominate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overlook, dominate, command, surpass, surtop, superate.
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