February 16, 2024 Word of the Day
overflows; overflowed; overflowing
The sink is overflowing with dirty dishes.
Definition of OVERFLOW
1 : to flow over the edge or top of (something)
[+ object]
The river overflowed its banks.
[no object]
The creek overflows every spring.
The water in the tub overflowed.
— often used figuratively
The large crowd filled the room and overflowed into the lobby.
2 [+ object] : to fill or cover (something) completely
Books and papers overflowed his desk.
The paragraph overflowed the page
3 [no object] : to be completely filled with something : to be so filled that there is not enough room for anything or anyone more
overflowing trash cans
— often + with
His desk was overflowing with papers.
The hotels are all filled/full to overflowing with tourists.
— often used figuratively
Her heart was overflowing with joy.
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