I got into an argument about the sentence "Have you overrode SomeThingamajig?" I thought that "have overrode" is incorrect, and should be "overrode" or "have overridden", or perhaps "did …

Aug 29, 2014 · Overridden is the participle of override. That is a verb that is used when more authority is given to something than to someone else: The colonel can override the sergeant's …

Oct 29, 2012 · "Override" is the cancellation of some previous action or decision. "Overwrite" specifically refers to something being written over something previously written. In other …

Jul 25, 2012 · I don't think there's a good single word for what you describe, and your best bet is to turn the sentence around: The forecast includes all items unless overridden at the store …

"Overrode" vs "Overridden" I got into an argument about the sentence "Have you overrode SomeThingamajig?" I thought that "have overrode" is incorrect, and should be "overrode" or …

Jul 7, 2012 · You want the constitution to be overridden without special mechanisms (constitutional amendments frequently require a larger quorum and/or a larger percentage of …

Nov 5, 2025 · Perhaps in this situation there is a general preference for the plural (I can't think of a linguistic reason for preferring the singular) but this is usually overridden to avoid confusion …

Note that all of these connotations are vague and amorphous, and can be overridden by customary usages, or by what "sounds best" in a given context. If you pressed me to suggest …

"I attach" seems an awkward construction. Many people (especially Indians) use "I am attaching" but I think the best option is "I have attached" because you have already attached it! Both …

Feb 29, 2016 · Don't be confused by the repetition of 'half'. Break down the sentence and you'll see what Bilbo meant soon enough. As for another way to interpret it... it's a bit of a 'if the shoe …