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overtop

[oh-ver-top, oh-ver-top] / ˌoʊ vərˈtɒp, ˈoʊ vərˌtɒp /
ADVERB
over
Synonyms
STRONGEST
off upstairs
STRONG
covering overhead
WEAK
aloft beyond farther up higher than in heaven in the sky on high on top of straight up
Antonyms
WEAK
under
VERB
dominate
Synonyms
STRONG
bestride overlie overlook survey
WEAK
look down upon loom over stand over
Antonyms
WEAK
be below follow go along submit surrender yield
VERB
loom
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brew come on dominate emerge hover mount overshadow portend soar stand out threaten
STRONG
approach await bulk dawn emanate figure gather impend impress issue lower menace near overhang rear rise show top tower
WEAK
be at hand be coming be forthcoming be imminent be in the cards be in the wind be near become visible break through come forth come into view come on the scene hang over make up seem huge seem large take shape
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline fall leave
STRONG
abandon descend drop neglect
VERB
overflow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brim bubble over cascade deluge drain drown engulf gush inundate leak overrun pour run over soak spill spill over submerge swamp
STRONG
cover discharge irrupt issue jet rush shed shower slop slosh spout spray spurt squirt surge water wave well wet whelm
WEAK
fall over overbrim well over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dry underwhelm
STRONG
dehydrate hold keep
VERB
overhang
Synonyms
STRONG
beetle command endanger extend impend jut loom menace poke portend pouch project protrude threaten
WEAK
be imminent be suspended cast a shadow dangle over droop over flap over rise above stand out stick out swing over tower above
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist help keep save
VERB
overlook
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dominate look out on look over
STRONG
command inspect mount oversee surmount survey top view
WEAK
afford a view command a view front on give on give upon have a prospect of look down look out soar above tower over watch over
Antonyms
STRONG
drop fall follow ignore neglect
WEAK
attend deny heed honor look at notice prevent refuse regard respect serve veto
VERB
surmount
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conquer
STRONG
best better cap clear crest crown defeat down exceed hurdle leap lick negotiate outdo outstrip overpower pass subdue surpass throw top vanquish vault
WEAK
over prevail over rise above
Antonyms
STRONG
fail fall behind give up help lose receive surrender
WEAK
give in yield
VERB
tower
Synonyms
STRONG
ascend dominate exceed loom mount overlook rear soar surmount surpass top transcend
WEAK
be above extend above look down look over
Antonyms
STRONG
decline descend drop fail fall fall behind follow lose lower surrender yield
VERB
tower above
Synonyms
WEAK
bestride command look down upon loom over overlie overlook stand over survey
VERB
transcend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eclipse outstrip overstep transform
STRONG
beat best better exceed excel outdo outrival outshine outvie top
WEAK
be superior go above leave behind leave in the dust rise above
Antonyms
STRONG
be inferior fail fall behind lose surrender

Example Sentences

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When meltwaters reach a certain level, they can overtop a glacier that previously held them back.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

The reservoir behind the dam rose to within 1 foot of the dam’s maximum storage capacity, prompting warnings that water could overtop the dam and worsen already-dangerous conditions downstream, or damage the dam.

From Scientific American • Jul. 13, 2023

Officials say the Merced River could reach 12.6 feet by mid-week and overtop Pohono Bridge, an iconic stone crossing in Yosemite Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2023

If the rivers overtop their banks, water can inundate the plot safely, reducing flood risk downriver.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023

A small fire with a metal grate slid overtop where they were cooking beans in a tin pot.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline