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o·ver·top
(ō′vər-tŏp′)tr.v. o·ver·topped, o·ver·top·ping, o·ver·tops
1. To extend or rise over or beyond the top of; tower above.
2. To take precedence over; override: "Religion overtopped the common affairs of life" (Albert C. Baugh).
3. To be greater or better than; surpass.
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overtop
(ˌəʊvəˈtɒp)vb (tr) , -tops, -topping or -topped
1. to exceed in height
2. to surpass; excel
3. to rise over the top of
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o•ver•top
(ˌoʊ vərˈtɒp)v.t. -topped, -top•ping.
1. to rise above the top of.
2. to rise above in authority.
3. to surpass or excel.
[1555–65]
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overtop
Past participle: overtopped
Gerund: overtopping
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| Verb | 1. | overtop - look down on; "The villa dominates the town" lie - be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position dwarf, overshadow, shadow - make appear small by comparison; "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year" |
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