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Vocabulary Entry
overflow
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An excessive amount of something that spills over or exceeds limits.
Example Sentences
"The overflow from the river caused flooding in the nearby fields."
"There was an overflow of emotions during the touching ceremony."
"The cup was filled to the brim, leading to an overflow onto the table."
V
verb
To flow over the top of a container; to exceed the limits.
Example Sentences
"The heavy rain caused the water to overflow the dam."
"Her joy overflowed when she received the good news."
"Make sure not to overflow the bucket when filling it with water."