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Learn “Overt”

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Overt

adjective/oh-VERT/

Meaning

Overt means done openly, in a way that is easy to see and not hidden.

In context

There was overt excitement in the room when the excursion was announced.

Remember it

Overt is 'covert' without the c — cover off, so it is out in the open.

Use it well

Use overt for actions done plainly in view; its opposite is covert.