overcast vs cloud

cloud vs overcast

overcast and cloud both are nouns.

overcast is an adjective but cloud is not an adjective.

overcast and cloud both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
overcast	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
cloud	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, overcast and cloud are synonyms defined as:

overcast and cloud: make overcast or cloudy

overcast (noun)	cloud (noun)
a cast that falls beyond the intended spot	a group of many things in the air or on the ground
a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling	a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds	any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover	suspicion affecting your reputation
	out of touch with reality
	a cause of worry or gloom or trouble

overcast (adjective)	cloud (adjective)
filled or abounding with clouds

overcast (verb)	cloud (verb)
sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next	colour with streaks or blotches of different shades
sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitches	make milky or dull
make overcast or cloudy	make less clear
	place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
	make gloomy or depressed
	billow up in the form of a cloud
	make less visible or unclear
	make overcast or cloudy

Difference between overcast and cloud

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