Meaning & Definition of Overflow in English
English⟶
Overflow
/oʊvərfloʊ/
noun
1. A large flow
synonym:
- flood,
- overflow,
- outpouring
2. The occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
synonym:
- overflow,
- runoff,
- overspill
verb
1. Flow or run over (a limit or brim)
synonym:
- overflow,
- overrun,
- well over,
- run over,
- brim over
2. Overflow with a certain feeling
- "The children bubbled over with joy"
- "My boss was bubbling over with anger"
synonym:
- bubble over,
- overflow,
- spill over
Examples of using
The book's blurbs overflow with superlatives.
The book's blurbs overflow with superlatives.