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to cloud over
[phrase form: cloud]
01
(of a person's facial expression or mood) to suddenly become unhappy, worried, or troubled
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
State verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
over
Base verb
cloud
Present tense
cloud over
3rd person singular
clouds over
Present participle
clouding over
Past simple
clouded over
Past participle
clouded over
Examples
Her face clouded over when she received the unexpected news of her friend's accident.
02
(of the sky or a particular area) to become covered or obscured by clouds, resulting in a decrease in visibility
Examples
As the day progressed, the sky started to cloud over, casting a grayish hue across the landscape.
