Synonyms for

Overflow

Verb / ˈəʊvɜ:ˌfləʊ / / ˌəʊvɜ:ˈfləʊ / Another word for overflow — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to flow over the brim or edge of a container

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Common collocations

  • overflow the banks
  • overflow the container
  • overflow with pride
  • overflowing with joy
  • overflow the market
  • overflowing with gratitude
  • overflow the system

Word family

adjective overflowing

Usage note

Often used to describe liquids exceeding their container's capacity, but can also be used metaphorically for emotions or abundance. Be mindful of context when using it figuratively.

Example sentences

  1. The river overflowed its banks after the heavy rain.
  2. The sink overflowed when the drain got clogged.
  3. Too much batter in the pan caused the cake to overflow.
  4. The cup overflowed with hot chocolate.
  5. The dam overflowed due to the high volume of water.

Quotes

  • I always say, better be the head of a chicken than the tail of an ox. And I believe it, too. If you're the head of a chicken, you can make the thing go wherever you want it to go. If you're the tail of an ox, you just have to go where the oxen go. And that's not necessarily where you want to be. - Irving Berlin
  • I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • I know what it is to feel unloved, to want revenge, to make mistakes, to suffer disappointment, yet also to find the courage to go forward in life. - Linda Evans

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