Meaning of the word overflow in English
What does overflow mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
overflow
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈfloʊ/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈfləʊ/
Verb
1.
to flow over the brim of a container or beyond its boundaries
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The bathtub started to overflow when I left the water running.
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The river is expected to overflow its banks due to heavy rain.
2.
to be so full that the contents spill out
Example:
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The trash can was overflowing with garbage.
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The stadium began to overflow with excited fans.
Noun
an act of flowing over or beyond limits
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The sudden overflow of the river caused widespread flooding.
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There was an overflow of applications for the job.