overrun

/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹʌn/verb
Middle School
1

To defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing the enemy positions conclusively.

2

To infest, swarm over, flow over.

3

To run past; to run beyond.

4

To run past the end of.

5

To continue for too long.

6

To carry (some type, a line or column, etc.) backward or forward into an adjacent line or page.

7

To go beyond; to extend in part beyond.

8

To abuse or oppress, as if by treading upon.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing