Overflowing

Word OVERFLOWING
Character 11
Hyphenation o ver flow ing
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Overflowing"

What do we mean by overflowing?

To flow over the brim of (a container).

To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.

To cause an overflow.

To flow over the edge of a container.

To exceed limits or capacity.

To be superabundant; to abound.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Overflowing

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The word "overflowing" in example sentences

By whom, I did not know - at least until a phone call overflowing with laughter and a familiar voice a couple of minutes later made clear it had been the doing of a group of friends. ❋ Joshua Stanton (2010)

We had garbage overflowing from the trash bin in our room and there was no one to remove trays as it was a weekend and there was not much help. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I am guessing that tourism overflowing from the Cancun area has helped but it is also the main commercial hub in the Yucatan peninsula and the capitol of the state of Yucatan. ❋ Unknown (2004)

They are built that high because the runoff comes down the street in overflowing rapids stirred up by the cobblestone roadways. ❋ Unknown (2004)

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