overfill Synonyms
overfill Meaning
overfill (v)
fill beyond capacity
overfill (v. t.)
To fill to excess; to surcharge.
overfill Sentence Examples
- The plumber warned against overfilling the bathtub, lest the water overflowed onto the floor.
- The careless intern overfilled the printer's ink cartridge, causing it to leak and damage the machine.
- The lake's water levels overfilled after the torrential rainfall, flooding the surrounding countryside.
- The chef overfilled the saucepan with spaghetti, causing it to boil over and create a sticky mess on the stovetop.
- The homeowner overfilled the oil tank, leading to a dangerous leak that required costly repairs.
- The mistake-prone technician overfilled the car's engine with oil, potentially causing serious damage.
- The janitor overfilled the wastebasket, resulting in a smelly and unsightly overflow.
- The overworked student overfilled their schedule with classes, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
- The storage unit was overfilled with forgotten belongings, making it difficult to navigate and retrieve items.
- The pharmaceutical company overfilled the dosage bottles, posing a potential safety hazard for patients.
FAQs About the word overfill
fill beyond capacityTo fill to excess; to surcharge.
overcharge,overload, overburden, load,stuff, burden, charge, lade, lumber, laden
lighten, lighten, unload,unload,, unburden,unburden
The plumber warned against overfilling the bathtub, lest the water overflowed onto the floor.
The careless intern overfilled the printer's ink cartridge, causing it to leak and damage the machine.
The lake's water levels overfilled after the torrential rainfall, flooding the surrounding countryside.
The chef overfilled the saucepan with spaghetti, causing it to boil over and create a sticky mess on the stovetop.
