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Vocabulary Entry
spill-over
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
An effect, event, or quantity that spreads from one area, situation, or group into another.
Example Sentences
"The spill-over from the factory affected nearby homes."
"There was a spill-over of traffic into side streets."
"The meeting had a spill-over into the next hour."
A
adjective
Describing something that spreads or extends into another area or context.
Example Sentences
"The spill-over impact was larger than expected."
"They studied the spill-over effects of the policy."
"Spill-over demand increased prices in neighboring regions."