overflow
IPA: ˈoʊvɝfɫoʊ
noun
- The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.
- Outlet for escape of excess material.
- (computing) The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.
verb
- (transitive) To flow over the brim of (a container).
- (transitive) To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.
- (transitive) To cause an overflow.
- (intransitive) To flow over the edge of a container.
- (intransitive) To exceed limits or capacity.
- (computing, transitive, intransitive) To (cause to) exceed the available numeric range.
- (intransitive) To be superabundant; to abound.
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Examples of "overflow" in Sentences
- The heavy rain caused the river to overflow its banks, flooding nearby fields
- As she poured the milk into the glass, it began to overflow, creating a mess on the counter
- The server crashed due to an overflow of user requests during the sale event
- He felt a warm overflow of gratitude towards his friends for their support
- The bathtub was filled to the rim, and any further water would cause it to overflow
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