overflow Synonyms

overflow Meaning

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overflow (n)

a large flow

the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

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overflow (v)

flow or run over (a limit or brim)

overflow with a certain feeling

Webster

overflow (v. t.)

To flow over; to cover woth, or as with, water or other fluid; to spread over; to inundate; to overwhelm.

To flow over the brim of; to fill more than full.

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overflow (v. i.)

To run over the bounds.

To be superabundant; to abound.

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overflow (n.)

A flowing over, as of water or other fluid; an inundation.

That which flows over; a superfluous portion; a superabundance.

An outlet for the escape of surplus liquid.

overflow Sentence Examples

  1. The river's current violently overflowed its banks, flooding the surrounding countryside.
  2. The overflowing bathtub created a puddle on the bathroom floor, soaking the carpet.
  3. The city's water supply threatened to overflow if the heavy rains continued.
  4. The overflowing crowd filled the stadium to capacity and spilled out onto the sidewalks.
  5. The overflowing garbage can emitted an unpleasant odor that wafted through the house.
  6. The overflowing basket of fruit tumbled over, scattering its contents across the kitchen floor.
  7. The overflowing emotions of joy and gratitude brought tears to his eyes.
  8. The overflowing knowledge in the library's archives proved invaluable to researchers.
  9. The overflowing kindness and love from the community lifted her spirits and gave her hope.
  10. The overflowing bounty of the harvest created a feast that was shared with everyone in need.

FAQs About the word overflow

a large flow, the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity, flow or run over (a limit or brim), overflow with a certain feelingTo

torrent,flood, inundation, Niagara,stream, bath, river, deluge, flood tide, influx

drought,drought,drip, trickle, trickle, drouth, drouth, drip,dribble, dribble

The river's current violently overflowed its banks, flooding the surrounding countryside.

The overflowing bathtub created a puddle on the bathroom floor, soaking the carpet.

The city's water supply threatened to overflow if the heavy rains continued.

The overflowing crowd filled the stadium to capacity and spilled out onto the sidewalks.