How Do You Spell OVERTHREW?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəθɹˈuː] (IPA)

The word "overthrew" is spelled /oʊvərˈθru/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is made up of the prefix "over-" meaning "above and beyond" and the past tense form of the verb "throw". The phonetic transcription indicates that the stress is on the second syllable and the "th" sound is pronounced as the voiceless dental fricative /θ/. This word is commonly used to describe the action of overthrowing a government or a leader, and it is crucial to know how to spell it correctly in written communication.

OVERTHREW Meaning and Definition

1. Overthrew is a verb that refers to the act of forcibly removing someone or something from a position of power or authority, often by means of a direct and decisive action, resulting in a complete and abrupt change of the existing order or regime. It implies the successful overthrowing of a government, a leader, a system, or an established authority, usually through a coordinated revolt, coup d'état, or rebellion.

   When a regime or government is overthrown, it means that the ruling authority has been forcefully deposed and replaced by a new leadership or power structure. This may involve the use of military force, popular uprising, or political manipulations. The term connotes the unseating of an entrenched authority figure or system that was holding control over a society, institution, or entity.

   The concept of overthrowing is often associated with the rebellion or revolution against oppressive regimes or dictators, where the goal is to liberate a population from authoritarian rule, injustice, or tyranny. The act of overthrowing encompasses the toppling or dislodging of the existing power structure, leading to a significant change in the political, social, or institutional landscape of a given area.

   Overall, overthrew implies a radical change brought about by the forceful removal of an established authority, representing a pivotal moment in the history and evolution of a society, nation, or organization.

2. Did overthrow.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for OVERTHREW *

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Other Common Misspellings for OVERTHREW

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• Ouerthret
• Overskrew

Etymology of OVERTHREW

The word "overthrew" is derived from the combination of two words in Middle English: "over" and "throwen".

The word "over" comes from the Old English word "ofer", which meant "above" or "across". It has similar origins in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch and German.

The word "throw" comes from the Old English word "þrawan", which meant "to twist" or "to turn". This word is also related to the Old Norse word "þrǫ́a", meaning "to turn", and the German word "drehen", meaning "to turn" or "to rotate".

When the two words "over" and "throw" are combined, the word "overthrew" is formed.

Similar spelling words for OVERTHREW

• overtake,
• overdrive,
• overdraft,
• overtop,
• Overtly,
• everywhither,
• ovrette,
• overtone,
• overtime,
• overheated,
• overthrow,
• afrotheria,
• overheating,
• Overton,
• overture,
• overeat,
• overheat,
• overeating,
• overhead,
• overdraw,
• overthrown,
• Overweather,
• overthere,
• overtire,
• overtax.

Conjugate verb Overthrew

CONDITIONAL

I would overthrew

you would overthrew

he/she/it would overthrew

we would overthrew

they would overthrew

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be overthrowing

you would be overthrowing

he/she/it would be overthrowing

we would be overthrowing

they would be overthrowing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overthrew

you would have overthrew

he/she/it would have overthrew

we would have overthrew

they would have overthrew

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been overthrowing

you would have been overthrowing

he/she/it would have been overthrowing

we would have been overthrowing

they would have been overthrowing

FUTURE

I will overthrow

you will overthrow

he/she/it will overthrow

we will overthrow

they will overthrow

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overthrowing

you will be overthrowing

he/she/it will be overthrowing

we will be overthrowing

they will be overthrowing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overthrown

you will have overthrown

he/she/it will have overthrown

we will have overthrown

they will have overthrown

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overthrowing

you will have been overthrowing

he/she/it will have been overthrowing

we will have been overthrowing

they will have been overthrowing

IMPERATIVE

you overthrow

we let´s overthrow

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overthrow

PAST

I overthrew

you overthrew

he/she/it overthrew

we overthrew

they overthrew

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overthrowing

you were overthrowing

he/she/it was overthrowing

we were overthrowing

they were overthrowing

PAST PARTICIPLE

overthrown

PAST PERFECT

I had overthrown

you had overthrown

he/she/it had overthrown

we had overthrown

they had overthrown

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overthrowing

you had been overthrowing

he/she/it had been overthrowing

we had been overthrowing

they had been overthrowing

PRESENT

I overthrow

you overthrow

he/she/it overthrows

we overthrow

they overthrow

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overthrowing

you are overthrowing

he/she/it is overthrowing

we are overthrowing

they are overthrowing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overthrowing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overthrown

you have overthrown

he/she/it has overthrown

we have overthrown

they have overthrown

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overthrowing

you have been overthrowing

he/she/it has been overthrowing

we have been overthrowing

they have been overthrowing