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Spell Bee Word: Overthrow


Basic Details

Word: Overthrow

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To remove a ruler or government from power, usually by force.

Synonyms: topple, oust, depose, unseat

Antonyms: uphold, support

How to Spell Overthrow

Syllables: o - ver - throw

Tricky part: Throw starts with thr and ends in ow; students write overthow or overtrow. The past is overthrew and the past participle overthrown.

Watch out for: overthow, overthro, overtrow

Memory tip: Throw the king over the wall and you overthrow him. Over + throw, with the h after the t.

Usage Examples

Example 1: The people joined hands to overthrow the dictator.

Example 2: The army tried to overthrow the government but failed.

Example 3: The rebels hid in the hills, waiting for a chance to overthrow the king.

Fun Fact

In cricket, an overthrow is a run scored when a fielder's throw at the stumps misses and the ball runs away into the field.

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Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word overthrow as used in the sentence:

The peasants rose in revolt to overthrow the greedy landlord who ruled their valley.

a) support
b) crown
c) obey
d) topple

Show answer

d) topple. To bring a ruler down from power is to topple him.

Mingle-Mangle

Unjumble the letters in the sentence to form a meaningful word:

The generals secretly plotted to wrtoohevr the young queen.

a) overthrow
b) overrule
c) overpower
d) overlook

Show answer

a) overthrow. With a t, an h and a w in the jumble, the word has to be overthrow.

Word Cookie

Fill in the missing letters to complete the word:

ov_rth_ow

a) a, r
b) e, r
c) e, w
d) e, o

Show answer

b) e, r. Over takes an e, and throw begins with thr.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The overthrow of a government means ____.

a) it wins a new election
b) it is forced out of power
c) it passes a new law
d) it opens a new school

Show answer

b) it is forced out of power

2. Which of these could overthrow a ruler?

a) a long speech
b) a successful revolt
c) a quiet holiday
d) a royal wedding

Show answer

b) a successful revolt

Associated Words

propensitynominationintellectualmonopolyambassador
circulationobserverserenitytriumphalquack

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