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overflow

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ]

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Learn how to use overflow in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to spill over the edge because there's too much of something. Imagine a cup that is too full of water, and it starts running over the sides.

Example

The bathtub overflowed when I left the water running.

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The cup did not overflow even though I filled it nearly to the top.

Example

What happens if the sink overflows?

Context: “emotions”

(verb) to feel or show a lot of strong feelings, like happiness or excitement. It's like when you're so happy, you might feel like you can't contain it all.

Example

Her joy overflowed when she got the good news.

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He didn't overflow with excitement during the meeting; he seemed bored.

Example

Did your feelings overflow when you saw your best friend again?

Context: “physical condition”

(noun) the situation where something spills because it is too full. Think of it as an unwanted mess caused by too much of something.

Example

There was an overflow of sand at the beach after the storm.

Example

Fortunately, there was no overflow of water after the heavy rain.

Example

What should we do if there is an overflow?

How to pronounce overflow

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ]

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