overcast

Meanings

• Adjective

  A weather condition characterized by extensive cloud cover, often bringing dull and dreary weather.

  - "The overcast day made it difficult to distinguish the mountains in the distance."
  - "The overcast weather made me feel tired and lethargic."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overcast
mast , last , cast

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Variants

List of all variants of overcast that leads to same result
overcast , overcasting , overcasts , overcast stitch

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'covering over' or 'lying over', derived from the Old English word 'ofercast'.

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Trivia

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1. Overcast conditions can make it difficult for birds to navigate during migration.

2. The term 'overcast' is also used in the field of electronics to describe a situation where a signal is completely blocked or obscured.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cloud cover: A measure of the amount of sky covered by clouds. Overcast conditions indicate 100% cloud cover.

2. Weather: A state of the atmosphere, particularly with respect to temperature, humidity, cloudiness, wind, and precipitation.

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Culture

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In literature, the overcast weather is often used to set a mood of melancholy or sadness. In art, it can be used to create a sense of depth and mystery.

How to Memorize "overcast"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick layer of clouds covering the sky, blocking out the sun and creating a dull, grey day.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overcast' with the feeling of being enveloped in a thick layer of clouds.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Overcast is when the sky is cast over' to remember the definition.

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