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override
noun
verb
the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- O
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- VERRID
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
əʊ.vəˈɹaɪd
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
noun
a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
verb
rule against
“The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill”
verb
ride (a horse) too hard
verb
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
verb
prevail over
“health considerations override financial concerns”
In context
Example Sentences
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
health considerations override financial concerns
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