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What does 'overrun' mean? And is there a relation to 'shamble'?



 
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What does 'overrun' mean? And is there a relation to 'shamble'? #1 (permalink) Sat Nov 26, 2005 14:20 pm   What does 'overrun' mean? And is there a relation to 'shamble'?
 

What is the difference between overrun and shamble?
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Overrun #2 (permalink) Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:24 am   Overrun
 

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Big difference; there is little relation between the words:

Overrun:

verb: run beyond or past
verb: seize the position of and defeat
verb: flow or run over (a limit or brim)
verb: occupy in large numbers or live on a host
verb: invade in great numbers

Shamble:

verb: walk by dragging one's feet
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