overflow

Meanings

• Noun

  An increase or flow beyond the normal, maximum, or expected limit.

  - "The dam overflowed during the heavy rain."
  - "The container's contents overflowed when the lid was removed."

• Verb

  To cause (a container, tub, or the like) to contain more than its normal amount or capacity.

  - "The bathtub overflowed when the water level got too high."
  - "The river began to overflow its banks."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overflow
dow , plow , show , glow

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Variants

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overflow , overflowed , overflowing , overflows

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Forms

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overflows, overflowed, overflowing

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Etymology

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The term 'overflow' comes from the Old English word 'flodan,' which means 'to flow.' The prefix 'over-' was added to indicate an excess or abundance of flow.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overflow' is also used in computer science to describe a situation where data exceeds the capacity of a buffer.

2. The term 'overflow' is also used in finance to describe a situation where a company's earnings or profits exceed expectations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flood: A large body of water that covers land that is usually dry. An overflow can cause a flood, and a flood can result in an overflow.

2. Surplus: An excess or more than is required, desired, or needed. An overflow can result in a surplus, and a surplus can be the cause of an overflow.

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Culture

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In literature, 'overflow' has been used metaphorically to describe emotions that are intense or overwhelming. In art, it can represent the abundance or excess of nature.

How to Memorize "overflow"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a container filled to the brim and then some, with water or another substance spilling over the edge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overflow' with the image of a dam or a bathtub that is full to the point of spilling over.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Over-flow' to remember the definition of the word, with 'Over' representing 'excess' and 'flow' representing 'moving beyond the limit'.

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