overrun in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10
Definition
Overrun: to be filled or occupied to excess, often causing disruption or overwhelm.
Sample Sentences
- The city was overrun by tourists during the summer festival.
- Their once peaceful town was overrun with noise and chaos after the concert.
- The garden had been overrun by weeds, making it difficult to see the flowers.
- Wild animals have begun to overrun areas that were once considered safe for humans.
- The software was overrun with bugs, causing frequent crashes and glitches.
- The invasive species have begun to overrun the local ecosystem, threatening native wildlife.
- As the deadline approached, the project budget was overrun by unexpected expenses.
- During the festival, the small town was overrun with tourists eager to experience the celebrations.
- The army feared that the enemy forces might overrun their defenses if reinforcements did not arrive in time.
- After several months of neglect, the garden was completely overrun with weeds and wildflowers.