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overt

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /oʊˈvɝt/ · UK /əʊˈvɜːt/

overt means: Clearly shown or done openly, so people can easily notice it.

adjective

OPENLY SHOWNC1

Clearly shown or done openly, so people can easily notice it.

  • There was no overt hostility.
  • She offered overt support for the campaign.
  • His criticism became more overt during the meeting.

Similar words: open, obvious, explicit

Opposites: covert, hidden

Common phrases: overt hostility, overt support, overt criticism

Questions about overt

What does overt mean?

Clearly shown or done openly, so people can easily notice it.

What is overt in other languages?

Türkçe: açık · Español: manifiesto · Français: manifeste · Deutsch: offen · Italiano: palese · 日本語: 公然の

How do you pronounce overt?

In American English /oʊˈvɝt/; in British English /əʊˈvɜːt/.

How do you use overt in a sentence?

There was no overt hostility. She offered overt support for the campaign.

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