# Method Overriding

A child class replacing an inherited method with its own version.

## What is **Method Overriding**?

**Method overriding** is when a child class replaces a method it inherited with its own version. Every `Animal` can `Speak()`, but a `Dog` overrides it to say "Woof".

```csharp
public class Animal
{
    public virtual string Speak() => "...";
}

public class Dog : Animal
{
    public override string Speak() => "Woof";
}
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

## In other subjects

- [Method Overriding in C#](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/method-overriding-c-sharp)
- [Method Overriding in Java](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/method-overriding-java)
- [Method Overriding in JavaScript](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/method-overriding-javascript)

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