Understand Any Word

Meaning

1. Meaning 1 · noun

   The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   Outlet for escape of excess material.

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.

4. Meaning 4 · verb

   To flow over the brim of (a container).

   “The river overflowed the levee.”

5. Meaning 5 · verb

   To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.

   “The flash flood overflowed most of the parkland and some homes.”

6. Meaning 6 · verb

   To cause an overflow.

7. Meaning 7 · verb

   To flow over the edge of a container.

   “The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward.”

8. Meaning 8 · verb

   To exceed limits or capacity.

   “The hospital ER was overflowing with flu cases.”

9. Meaning 9 · verb

   To be superabundant; to abound.

How this word is used

• Everyday “The river overflowed the levee.”
• General “The flash flood overflowed most of the parkland and some homes.”
• General “The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward.”
• General “The hospital ER was overflowing with flu cases.”

Translate

Origin

Origin information unavailable.