Overrun and Spare

Overrun

Overrun noun - Too much production or more than expected.

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Spare and overrun are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spare" instead a noun "Overrun".

Spare noun - An interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original.

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Overrun and spare are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Overrun" instead a noun "Spare".

Nearby Words: spar, sparing, spared, sparely

rest	overrun rest	spare rest
death	overrun death	spare death
earth	overrun earth	spare earth
world	overrun world	spare world
Other words: planet, anyone, city, opponents, enemies.

When the missionary and his wife refuse to do so, he orders that his men spare them, but "shoot the traitorous dogs who believe in nothing." Running Gag: There seems to be a running gag regarding Chick's firm belief that Britain has long been overrun by violent Muslims as a punishment from God.

Source: Comic Book / Chick Tracts

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