Overflow — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Overflow
Overflow (verb)
- to cover with or as if with water, inundate
- to flow over the brim of
- to cause to overflow
Overflow (noun)
- a flowing over, inundation
- something that flows over, surplus
- an outlet or receptacle for surplus liquid
Overflow (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
"a great overflow of water from the heavy rains swept mud and silt down onto the highway"
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the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
"an overflow of help actually made the job more complicated"
Overflow (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to flow over the brim or top of
"while the wine steward stood there gawking at the nearby celebrity, my expensive champagne was overflowing its glass and pouring onto our table"
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to cover with a flood
"the swollen river overflowed the surrounding land and washed several houses away"
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to be copiously supplied
"a magazine that usually overflows with home-repair tips for the do-it-yourselfer"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Overflow
The most common words with a similar meaning to Overflow:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Overflow
Words with the opposite meaning of Overflow:
Near Antonyms of Overflow
Word Forms of Overflow
Inflections: overflowed, overflowing, overflows
Origin & Etymology of Overflow
First known use: before 12th centuryt
Frequently Asked Questions about Overflow
What does "Overflow" mean?
"Overflow" means to cover with or as if with water, inundate. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to cover with or as if with water, inundate. It has 5 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Overflow"?
Other words for "Overflow" include alluvion, bath, cataclysm, cataract, deluge, flood, flood tide and inundation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Overflow" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Overflow"?
There are 96 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Overflow". Common alternatives include alluvion, bath, cataclysm, cataract, deluge, flood, flood tide, inundation, Niagara and spate.
What is the opposite of "Overflow"?
Antonyms of "Overflow" include drought, deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply and drain. Near antonyms include dribble, drip, trickle and dearth.
How do you use "Overflow" in a sentence?
Examples of "Overflow" in a sentence: "a great overflow of water from the heavy rains swept mud and silt down onto the highway"; "an overflow of help actually made the job more complicated"; "while the wine steward stood there gawking at the nearby celebrity, my expensive champagne was overflowing its glass and pouring onto our table".
Is "Overflow" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Overflow" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Overflow"?
"Overflow" is pronounced /ˌō-vər-ˈflō/ as a verb and /ˈō-vər-ˌflō/ as a noun and divided into syllables as over·flow.
What is the origin of the word "Overflow"?
First known use: before 12th centuryt.