overflow

/ˌəʊvəflˈəʊ/

/ˈoʊvɝˌfɫoʊ/, /ˌoʊvɝˈfɫoʊ/

Overflow

a large flow

synonyms : flood

the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

synonyms : overspill

to overflow

MAIN VERB

flow or run over (a limit or brim)

synonyms : brim over

overflow with a certain feeling

Examples

1. She's certainly not overflowing with the milk of human kindness, is she?

2. Please watch the pot of boiling water to prevent it from overflowing.

3. I noticed my neighbor's mailbox was overflowing, so I let them know.

4. As the summer harvest arrived, the farmers' market overflowed with fresh sweet corn.