Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌsɛt/

Definitions of overset

noun an overturned or upset condition or position

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally overset the bowl of soup and spilled it all over the table.

A2 The overset of the boat caused everyone to fall into the water.

B1 The overset of the economy led to widespread unemployment.

B2 The overset of the government's policies resulted in protests across the country.

C1 The overset of the company's leadership led to a complete restructuring of the organization.

C2 The overset of the global market had far-reaching consequences for businesses worldwide.

verb to turn or tip over; to upset or overthrow

Example Sentences

A1 I overset my cup of tea by accident.

A2 She overset the table while trying to reach for something.

B1 The strong wind overset the umbrella on the beach.

B2 The ship was overset by a large wave during the storm.

C1 The political scandal overset the balance of power in the country.

C2 The unexpected turn of events overset all of our carefully laid plans.

Examples of overset in a Sentence

formal The boat was overset by the strong winds and rough waters.

informal The canoe got overset when we hit that big wave.

slang I almost overset my bike trying to do a wheelie.

figurative Her emotions were overset by the unexpected news.

Grammatical Forms of overset

past tense

overset

plural

oversets

comparative

more overset

superlative

most overset

present tense

oversets

future tense

will overset

perfect tense

have overset

continuous tense

is oversetting

singular

overset

positive degree

overset

infinitive

to overset

gerund

oversetting

participle

overset

Origin and Evolution of overset

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'overset' originated from Old English, where the prefix 'over-' was used to indicate excess or beyond, and 'set' meant to place or position.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'overset' evolved to mean overturn or upset, often used in the context of capsizing a boat or upsetting a balance.