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overthrew

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2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

overthrew

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

overthrew is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, overthrew is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoverthrew

1verb
  • To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.

    Example: "I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them."

  • To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
1verb
  • To throw (something) so that it goes too far.

    Example: "He overthrew first base, for an error."

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