Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Overture.
How to pronounce overture:
UK
Overture - as a noun
Orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
Example: "Training is a necessary preliminary to employment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preliminary18prelude10A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
Example: "She rejected his advances"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13approach17feeler9Overture - as a verb
To make overtures; to approach with a proposal.
Example Sentences
"The orchestra performed a beautiful overture to start the concert."
"The diplomatic meeting began with an overture of peace."
"The movie started with a dramatic overture."
"The composer wrote an elaborate overture for the opera."
"The political party made an overture to form a coalition with its rival."
Word Game Points
Is OVERTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is OVERTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is OVERTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overture is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
