Meaning of the word overcast in English

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overcast

US /ˈoʊ.vɚ.kæst/
UK /ˈoʊ.vɚ.kæst/

Adjective

1.

with clouds in the sky and therefore not bright and sunny:

Example:
The sky/weather was overcast.

Verb

1.

(of clouds) to cover the sky so it is not bright and sunny:

Example:
Thick clouds overcast the sky.
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