overflowing (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊ.vɚ.floʊ/
Definition
To flow over the brim or edge of a container.
Examples
The river overflowed its banks after the heavy rain.
Be careful not to overfill the cup, or it will overflow.
The sink overflowed because the drain was blocked.
How to Use overflowing
- overflow with (prepositional phrase)
- To be full of a strong emotion or quality. — "The audience overflowed with excitement for the concert."
- overflow its banks (collocation)
- When a river or stream exceeds its normal boundaries. — "The Mississippi River overflowed its banks, causing widespread flooding."
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