overtop

C1 Topic:Actions & Processes

Also spelled over-topped

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈtɑp/ UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈtɒp/ See IPA manual

Freq #303941

Meanings

1

verb
to rise or extend above the top of something

At high tide, waves can overtop the harbor wall.
2

verb
to exceed or surpass something in degree, height, or quality

The tower will overtop every neighboring building.

Verb forms

Verb forms are not available for this word yet.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to rise or extend above the... tower overrise above

2 verb · to exceed or surpass... surpass exceed

Opposites

fall belowtrail

Word family

Forms overtopping

Related forms topovertopping

Etymology

Formed in English from over- + top, literally to go above the top of something. The figurative sense extends physical height to superiority or excess.

Topics

Actions & Processes

External links

markdown