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overflows

/ˈoʊvərfloʊz/ /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊz/

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noun

The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.

Examples :

"The heavy rain caused overflows from the gutters, flooding the garden path. "

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noun

Outlet for escape of excess material.

Examples :

"The bathtub has two overflows to prevent water from flooding the bathroom floor. "

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noun

The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.

Examples :

"The calculator displayed an error message after an overflows caused by multiplying two very large numbers that exceeded its maximum value. "

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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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To cause an overflow.

Examples :

"The heavy rain overflows the riverbank. "

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To flow over the edge of a container.

Examples :

"The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward."

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verb

To exceed limits or capacity.

Examples :

"The hospital ER was overflowing with flu cases."

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verb

To be superabundant; to abound.

Examples :

"During the harvest season, the farmer's barn overflows with freshly picked apples. "

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