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1. overcast
noun. ['ˈoʊvɝˌkæst'] the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds.
Synonyms
- bad weather
- inclementness
- inclemency
- cloudiness
Antonyms
- keep down
- stay in place
- light
- bring home
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
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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
- cloud-covered
- sunless
- clouded
Antonyms
- clarity
- cast on
- cast off
- unfasten
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
- whipping
- overcasting
- whipstitching
Antonyms
- clearheaded
- victory
- spiritless
- show
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
- cast
Antonyms
- lower
- distinct
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
- sew
- run up
- sew together
Antonyms
- bring in
- profit
- rake in
- eke out
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
- semidarkness
Antonyms
- stay
- lighten
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. overcast
verb. ['ˈoʊvɝˌkæst'] sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitches.
Synonyms
- sew
- run up
- oversew
- sew together
Antonyms
- pull in
- take in
- gross
- earn
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. overcast
verb. ['ˈoʊvɝˌkæst'] make overcast or cloudy.
Synonyms
- darken
- fog up
- haze
Antonyms
- brighten
- bear
- take home
- shovel in
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))