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Topic: Nature

overhang

IPA: /ˈoʊvərhæŋ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərhæŋ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To extend or stick out over something below it.

Example: The roof will overhang the porch to provide shade.

noun

Definition: A part that sticks out or extends beyond something else, like a roof or a rock ledge.

Example: The overhang of the roof kept the porch dry during the rain.

transitive verb

Definition: To extend or project over something, often creating a shadow or covering.

Example: The balcony overhangs the garden, providing shade on sunny days.

overharvest

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌhɑːrvɛst/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌhɑrvɛst/

noun

Definition: The act of taking too many resources from the environment, such as fish or plants, which can lead to depletion and harm to ecosystems.

Example: Overharvest can lead to the extinction of certain species if not managed properly.

verb

Definition: To take too many resources from a natural environment, especially in a way that can harm the ecosystem or deplete the population.

Example: If we continue to overharvest fish from the ocean, we risk destroying their habitats.

overharvesting

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌhɑrvɛstɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈhɑrvɪstɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of taking too many resources from nature, such as plants or animals, which can harm the environment and make it difficult for those resources to grow back.

Example: Overharvesting can lead to the extinction of certain species and the destruction of ecosystems.

verb

Definition: To take more resources from the environment than can be replaced naturally, leading to depletion.

Example: Overharvesting of fish in the ocean can lead to a decline in their population.

overhung

IPA: /ˈoʊvərhʌŋ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərhʌŋ/

adjective

Definition: Suspended or projecting from above something else.

Example: The overhung branches of the tree provided shade on a hot day.

verb

Definition: To extend or project over something, often referring to a part of a structure or object that hangs over the edge of something else.

Example: The balcony overhung the garden below, providing a beautiful view.

overlie

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈlaɪ/

KK: /oʊvərˈlaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To be positioned on top of something else.

Example: The blanket will overlie the bed when it is made.

overlying

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌlaɪɪŋ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlaɪɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is positioned above or on top of another object.

Example: The overlying rock layers provide important information about the geological history of the area.

overmined

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌmaɪnd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌmaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Used to describe a resource that has been exhausted or diminished due to too much mining activity.

Example: The overmined area showed signs of environmental damage and loss of biodiversity.

overripe

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌraɪp/

KK: /oʊvərˈraɪp/

adjective

Definition: Describing fruit or vegetables that have become too mature and are starting to spoil or decay.

Example: The overripe bananas were too soft to eat, so I made banana bread instead.

overspread

IPA: /oʊvərˈsprɛd/

KK: /oʊvərˈsprɛd/

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or extend over a surface or area.

Example: The vines overspread the old wall, creating a beautiful green curtain.

overstory

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌstɔːri/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌstɔri/

noun

Definition: The top layer of leaves and branches in a forest that forms a canopy above the ground.

Example: The overstory of the forest is home to many birds and insects.

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