Definition and meaning of English word "overcast"
overcast
/ˈoʊvərkæst/
Meaning
NounA cloud covering all of the sky from horizon to horizon.
How to use
The term 'overcast' is typically used in weather forecasts and descriptions, often in a meteorological context. A common learner mistake is to use 'overcast' as an adjective to describe a person's mood or expression, whereas it is primarily a noun describing a weather condition. For example, 'The overcast sky made the day feel gloomy.'
🇬🇧 English
overcast
Example
A continuous grey overcast obscured the sun throughout the entire chilly afternoon.
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Common phrases
- overcast sky— overcast sky
- overcast weather— overcast weather
- be overcast— be overcast
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Frequency rank: #1248 in English
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What does the English word "overcast" mean?▼
The English word "overcast" means "overcast" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "A continuous grey overcast obscured the sun throughout the entire chilly afternoon." (which translates as "overcast").
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