"Overt" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Overt" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Overt" Meaning

Openly visible or apparent; not secret or hidden.

"Overt" Examples

Usage Examples of "Overt"


1. Inherit property rent-free

The billionaire inherited his grandfather's mansion, including over 10 acres of land, rent-free.

2. Display emotions openly

After scoring the winning goal, the quarterback displayed his overt excitement, hugging teammates and doing a victory dance.

3. Unintentionally reveal information

The employee's overt curiosity about the new project's details led to him accidentally stumbling upon confidential documents.

4. Have a tendency to be overly showy

He's never been one to be overt about his wealth, preferring to understatedly flaunt his luxury lifestyle.

5. Contrasting with "covert"

The spy agency's covert operations were in stark contrast to the overt propaganda campaigns conducted during the war.

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