overt
Overt (adj) means Done openly, not hidden or disguised. Example: “There was overt hostility between the two rival teams.”
How to use overt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething out in the open, plain for everyone to see.
Don't confuse with "covert," which means secret or hidden — the two are near opposites.
Word forms
overts plural
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There was _____ hostility between the two rival teams.
Etymology
From Old French overt/ouvert, "opened," ultimately from Latin aperire ("to open"). It is a doublet of aperture.
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What does “overt” mean?
The word “overt” means done openly, not hidden or disguised. In plain terms, something out in the open, plain for everyone to see.
How do you pronounce “overt”?
“Overt” is pronounced uh-VURT (/oʊˈvɚt/ in IPA).
How do you use “overt” in a sentence?
Here is “overt” used in a sentence: “There was overt hostility between the two rival teams.”
What is the opposite of “overt”?
The opposite of “overt” — its antonyms — is covert.
What part of speech is “overt”?
“Overt” is an adjective.
Where does the word “overt” come from?
The word “overt” comes from Latin. From Old French overt/ouvert, "opened," ultimately from Latin aperire ("to open"). It is a doublet of aperture.
Is “overt” a common word?
“Overt” is an uncommon word in modern English.