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overcast
covered with clouds
Synonyms
- cloudy
- gray
- sunless
Antonyms
- clear
- sunny
overcast in a sentence
The overcast sky made the playground look dim at noon.
The morning remained overcast, and the sun never appeared through the clouds.
Where it comes from
From over + cast, suggesting clouds spread across the sky
Memory hook
An overcast sky has clouds cast over it.
Read it in context
- Testing a New Shield Science