Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overtower
verb
/oʊˈvɜrˌtaʊər/
Definition
To surpass or dominate in height or status.
Examples
- The skyscraper seemed to overtower all the other buildings in the city.
- His achievements in the field of science overtower those of his contemporaries.
- In the competition, her skills overtowered her rivals, leading her to victory.
Meaning
Overtower refers to the act of being higher, either physically or metaphorically, than something or someone else. It can imply a sense of superiority or elevation.
Synonyms
- Overreach
- Overcome
- Exceed
- Surpass
