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to brim over
[phrase form: brim]
01
to spill over the edge of a container
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Movement verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
over
Base verb
brim
Present tense
brim over
3rd person singular
brims over
Present participle
brimming over
Past simple
brimmed over
Past participle
brimmed over
Examples
The saucepan brimmed over with boiling water.
02
to experience a powerful and overwhelming emotion
Examples
The proud parents ' hearts brimmed over at their child's success.
