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Meaning of overturns
The primary meaning of "overturns" is to turn something over or upside down, often in a sudden or forceful manner.
Etymology of overturns
The word "overturns" originates from the Old English words "ofer" meaning "over" and "turnian" meaning "to turn", with the verb "to turn" coming from the Old English "turnian", which is derived from the Latin "turnare", and the prefix "over-" coming from the Old English "ofer", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic "uber" and the Proto-Indo-European "uper"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe physical and metaphorical acts of turning or reversing something
Synonyms
Definitions
- To turn something over or upside down, often in a sudden or forceful manner
- * To reverse or change a decision, situation, or policy
- * To remove someone from power or a position of authority
Usage Examples
- The court overturns the previous ruling due to new evidence
- * The company overturns its decision to downsize after employee protests
- * The strong winds overturns the tree, causing damage to the surrounding area