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Overflow

noun
/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/
Word Frequency: 2.4

Definitions

1.nounThe spillage resultant from overflow; excess.
2.nounOutlet for escape of excess material.
3.nounThe situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.
4.verbTo flow over the brim of (a container).
"The river overflowed the levee."
5.verbTo cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.
"The flash flood overflowed most of the parkland and some homes."
6.verbTo cause an overflow.
7.verbTo flow over the edge of a container.
"The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward."
8.verbTo exceed limits or capacity.
"The hospital ER was overflowing with flu cases."
9.verbTo be superabundant; to abound.

Synonyms

spill overoverspilloutpouringbrim overoverrunrun overbubble overfloodrunoffwell overspilloverspillage

Rhymes With

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglow
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