Definitions for overwrites

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overwrites o·ver·write

Spelling: [oh-ver-rahyt]

IPA: /ˌoʊ vərˈraɪt/

Overwrites is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 452 anagrams from letters in overwrites (eeiorrstvw).

Definitions for overwrites

verb (used with object)

1. to write in too elaborate, burdensome, diffuse, or prolix a style:
2. to write in excess of the requirements, especially so as to defeat the original intention:
3. to write on or over; cover with writing:

verb (used without object)

1. to write too elaborately:

Origin of overwrites

First recorded in 1690-1700; over- + write

Examples for overwrites

They can overwrite headlines and rewrite articles on news sites such as this one.

Aymer had sought rather to overwrite the rude scrawl of Marley Sartin than to erase it.