overclothe
overclothe · overclothes · overclothed / overclad · overclothing
To clothe over; enwrap in/with clothingTo clothe over; enwrap in/with clothing
Meaning
1 sensesTo clothe over; enwrap in/with clothing
More definitions
- dress too warmly
Origin
From Middle English overclothen, equivalent to over- + clothe.From Middle English overclothen, equivalent to over- + clothe.
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Forms
overclothes, overclothing, overclothed, overclothedregular
| Base form | overclothe · to overclothe |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | overclothes |
| Present participle | overclothing |
| Past simple | overclothed / overclad |
| Past participle | overclothed / overclad |
Tenses
overclothe · overclothed · will overclothe · have overclothedPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- dress too warmly:overdress
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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