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to overflow
01
to spill or exceed a brim or limit
Intransitive
Example
Water overflowed from the bathtub onto the bathroom floor.
The river overflowed after heavy rainfall, flooding nearby fields.
The dam could n't contain the water, causing the water to overflow and flood the surrounding area.
02
to have so much of a feeling or quality that it becomes evident
Intransitive: to overflow with an emotion
Example
She overflowed with happiness when she saw her family again.
His voice overflowed with excitement as he shared the news.
The teacher ’s face overflowed with pride after her student ’s success.
Overflow
01
a large flow
02
the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
