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overflowed

/ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/ /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊdɪd/

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verb

To flow over the brim of (a container).

Examples :

"The river overflowed the levee."

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verb

To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.

Examples :

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

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verb

To cause an overflow.

Examples :

"The baker overflowed the muffin tins, so batter spilled onto the oven floor. "

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verb

To flow over the edge of a container.

Examples :

"The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward."

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To exceed limits or capacity.

Examples :

"The hospital ER was overflowing with flu cases."

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To be superabundant; to abound.

Examples :

"The bakery overflowed with customers eager to buy fresh bread. "

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