overflow — To flow over the edge or limits of a container, or to be so full that contents spill out.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To flow over the edge or limits of a container, or to be so full that contents spill out.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ/
Korean meaning: 넘치다, 범람하다
Korean pronunciation: 오-버-플로우 (강세: 플로)
Example Sentences
- My inbox overflows with spam emails every morning like a digital waterfall.
- The stadium had an overflow of enthusiastic fans cheering loudly.
- His heart overflowed with joy when he saw his newborn daughter.
overflow
VERB//ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ//
To flow over the edge or limits of a container, or to be so full that contents spill out.
To flow over the edge or limits of a container, or to be so full that contents spill out.
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The fountain's overflow creates rivers below, making moonlit waters glow!
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Origin
From Middle English, combining 'over' (meaning above or beyond) with 'flow' (from Old English 'flowan' meaning to flow like water). The compound word has been used since the 14th century to describe liquid or things exceeding their normal boundaries.
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“My inbox overflows with spam emails every morning like a digital waterfall.”
“The stadium had an overflow of enthusiastic fans cheering loudly.”
“His heart overflowed with joy when he saw his newborn daughter.”
“The washing machine overflowed and turned my laundry room into a mini swimming pool.”
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