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overturned

/ˌoʊvərˈtɜrnd/ /ˌoʊvərˈtɝnd/

Meanings
verb
To turn over, capsize or upset.

Examples :

"The boat overturned in the rough seas. "
action disaster nautical vehicle

Related Words

Illustration presented

presented verb

/pɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

"to present an envoy to the king"

Illustration diminish

diminish verb

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

To make smaller.

"The heavy rain diminished the size of the garden flowers. "

Illustration significance

significance noun

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The extent to which something matters; importance

"As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial."

Illustration previous

previous noun

/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ /ˈpɹivi.əs/

An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

"It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."

Illustration comeback

comeback noun

/ˈkʌmbæk/

A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity.

"After failing his exams, the student's comeback to good grades was a pleasant surprise. "

Illustration championship

championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

Illustration overrule

overrule verb

/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹuːl/

To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.

"The principal overruled the student council's decision to postpone the school fundraiser. "

Illustration overthrow

overthrow noun

/əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/

A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.

"The student council's overthrow was announced at the assembly. "

Illustration insufficient

insufficient adjective

/ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

Not sufficient.

"Insufficient time is available to reflect on the problem"

Illustration evidence

evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

Illustration capsize

capsize verb

/kæpˈsaɪz/

To overturn.

"The strong wind caused the small sailboat to capsize in the lake. "

Illustration decision

decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "