Plural of overrun
regular plural
The plural of overrun is overruns.
Forms of overrun
| Singular | overrun /ˌəʊ.vəˈɹʌn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | overruns |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Overruns in a sentence
- One line overruns another in length.
- Some of the stadiums being built for the World Cup soccer tournament, scheduled for next year, have also been criticized for delays and cost overruns, and have become subjects of derision as protesters question whether they will become white elephants.2013 June 18, Simon Romero, “Protests Widen as Brazilians Chide Leaders”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 11 Aug 2020
- The firm notes that value is important; closeouts, inventory overruns, mismanufactures, and items "whose time has not come" are featured.2003, CQ: The Radio Amateurs' Journal - Volume 59, Issues 7-12, page 89. From the entry mismanufacture
Meaning of overrun
- verb To defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing the enemy positions conclusively.
- verb To infest, swarm over, flow over.
- verb To run past; to run beyond.
Questions about the plural of overrun
- What is the plural of overrun?
- The plural of overrun is overruns.
- Is overrun countable?
- Overrun is a countable and uncountable noun.
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