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Vocabulary Entry
overspill
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An instance of spilling over or overflowing.
Example Sentences
"The overspill from the tank caused water to flood the area."
"They had to clean up the overspill of paint from the job."
"The overspill of emotions was evident as she spoke about her experiences."
V
verb
To spill over the limits or boundaries.
Example Sentences
"The juice will overspill if you fill the glass too much."
"During the rain, the river might overspill its banks."
"If we don't manage our resources, our supply may overspill dangerously."