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override vs overrule

overrule vs override

override is a noun but overrule is not a noun.

override and overrule both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
override Yes No Yes No
overrule No No Yes No
As verbs, override and overrule are synonyms defined as:
  • override and overrule: rule against
Other synonyms of override include overthrow, overturn, reverse.
override (noun) overrule (noun)
the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
override (verb) overrule (verb)
rule against rule against
ride (a horse) too hard
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
prevail over
Difference between override and overrule

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