underran

[ˌʌndərˈran]

underran Definition

• 1. past tense of 'underrun': to run or flow underneath something
• 2. past tense of 'underrun': to infiltrate or seize control of something from within

Using underran: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underran" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The river underran the bridge.

• Example

  The enemy underran the city in a surprise attack.

underran Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for underran

• infiltrate
• penetrate
• invade
• flow beneath
• run underneath

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Summary: underran in Brief

'Underran' [ˌʌndərˈran] is the past tense of 'underrun,' which means to run or flow underneath something or to infiltrate and take control of something from within. It is often used to describe physical movement, as in 'The river underran the bridge,' or to describe a hostile takeover, as in 'The enemy underran the city in a surprise attack.'