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Overton

OH-vuh-tuhn

Overton (name) means an English surname and place name, meaning "upper settlement" or "town on the river bank". Example: “Overton is a small town in Hampshire, England.”

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An English surname and place name, meaning "upper settlement" or "town on the river bank".
"Overton is a small town in Hampshire, England."

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Overtons plural

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Etymology

From Old English ōfer (“riverbank”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Overton” mean?

The word “Overton” means an English surname and place name, meaning "upper settlement" or "town on the river bank".

How do you pronounce “Overton”?

“Overton” is pronounced OH-vuh-tuhn (/ˈoʊvɚtən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Overton” in a sentence?

Here is “Overton” used in a sentence: “Overton is a small town in Hampshire, England.”

What part of speech is “Overton”?

“Overton” is a name.

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