overtrip Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: OW1 V ER0 T R IH1 P
What Does Overtrip Mean?
As a verb, overtrip means To skip nimbly or lightly over. It is also used to mean To stumble and fall over. As a noun, it means An instance of overtripping.
Overtrip at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | overtrips |
| Verb forms | overtrips, overtripping, overtripped |
Overtrip Definition (Verb)
- To skip nimbly or lightly over.
- To stumble and fall over
- To move where another is also moving or occur at the same time as another is occurring; to fail to coordinate (with)
- To burgeon so as to exceed a limit.
- To tip a balance.
- To be oversensitive in triggering a fail-safe mechanism, especially to incorrectly activate or trip a circuit breaker.
Overtrip as a Noun
- An instance of overtripping.
Synonyms of Overtrip
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Overtrip synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Overtrip
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Overtrip in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
overtrip (third-person singular simple present overtrips, present participle overtripping, simple past and past participle overtripped)
overtrip (plural overtrips)
Origin of Overtrip
From over- + trip.
Frequently Asked Questions About Overtrip
Is overtrip a verb or a noun?
Overtrip is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of overtrip?
The plural of overtrip is overtrips.
What is the past tense of overtrip?
The past tense of overtrip is overtripped. The present participle is overtripping.
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