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1. overcast
noun. ['ˈoʊvɝˌkæst'] the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Overcast
- amcast
- belfast
- broadcast
- chloroplast
- colorfast
- comcast
- downcast
- enthusiast
- flabbergast
- forecast
- holdfast
- iconoclast
- lightfast
- newscast
- outcast
- outlast
- pendergast
- polycast
- prendergast
- qualcast
Sentences with overcast
1. Adjective
Finish the new top edge of the pants with a zigzag or overcast stitch.
2. Verb, past tense
The weather is consistently humid and overcast nearly 50 percent of the time.
3. Preposition or subordinating conjunction
While this can make sledding or snow-tubing particularly fun, overcast skies can hamper extended outdoor activities.
4. Noun, singular or mass
Sew using an overcast stitch when bonding butted edges together.
2. overcast
adjective. ['ˈoʊvɝˌkæst'] filled or abounding with clouds.
Synonyms
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. overcast
noun. ['ˈoʊvɝˌkæst'] a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. overcast
noun. ['ˈoʊvɝˌkæst'] a cast that falls beyond the intended spot.
Synonyms
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. overcast
verb. ['ˈoʊvɝˌkæst'] sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next.
Synonyms
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. overcast
noun. ['ˈoʊvɝˌkæst'] gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover.
Synonyms
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))