Overcast
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌkæst/
Overcast (adjective)
- covered with clouds, making the sky look gray and dull
Examples
- The sky was overcast all morning.
- An overcast day can feel gloomy.
Common collocations: overcast sky, overcast morning, overcast weather, overcast the sky, overcast the horizon
Overcast (verb)
- to make the sky full of clouds, blocking sunlight
Examples
- The sky began to overcast in the afternoon.
- Clouds overcast the city quickly.
Overcast (noun)
- a state of the sky being covered with clouds
Examples
- The overcast lasted all day.
- An overcast can affect mood.