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overt

/oʊˈvɜːrt/
English Definition
adj. open, not secret
中文释义
公开的,明显的
Example Sentence

The museum's overt display of ancient artifacts invited public scrutiny, unlike the private collections kept in storage.

博物馆对古代文物的公开陈列引发了公众的关注,这与存放在库房中的私人收藏不同。

Synonyms
Antonyms
covert hidden
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
overt(obvious)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “overt”?

  1. A One of a kind, special
  2. B Open, not secret
  3. C Slow, lacking energy
  4. D Being an equal distance apart everywhere
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B — Open, not secret. “overt” means open, not secret.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “open, not secret”?

  1. A parallel
  2. B overt
  3. C sluggish
  4. D unique
Show answer

B — overt. “overt” means open, not secret.

Common questions about “overt”

What does “overt” mean?

overt — open, not secret. In Chinese: 公开的,明显的.

How do you pronounce “overt”?

overt is pronounced /oʊˈvɜːrt/.

How is “overt” used in a sentence?

The museum's overt display of ancient artifacts invited public scrutiny, unlike the private collections kept in storage. (博物馆对古代文物的公开陈列引发了公众的关注,这与存放在库房中的私人收藏不同。)

What are synonyms for “overt”?

open, manifest, explicit — all close in meaning to overt (open, not secret).

What is the opposite of “overt”?

covert, hidden — each the opposite of overt (open, not secret).

Is “overt” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. overt is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “overt”?

overt(obvious)

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