overflowing

Meanings

• Noun or Adjective

  A state or condition in which there is more of something (liquid, solid, or gas) than can be contained in a vessel or container; an overflow.

  - "The dam was unable to contain the overflowing river."
  - "The bathtub was filled to the brim and started to overflow."
  - "The vase contained an overflowing amount of flowers."

• Noun or Adjective

  A situation in which there is an excessive amount of something; a surplus.

  - "The store had an overflowing inventory of toys during the holiday season."
  - "The restaurant was known for its overflowing portions of pasta."
  - "The event attracted an overflowing crowd."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overflowing
showing , glowing , growing , mowing

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Variants

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overflow , overflowed , overflowing , overflows

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Etymology

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The term 'overflowing' comes from the Old English word 'flowian,' which means 'to flow.' When something overflows, it flows beyond its boundaries or capacity.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overflowing' is often used in computer programming to describe a situation where data exceeds the capacity of a buffer or data structure.

2. In the Bible, the term 'overflowing' is used to describe the abundance of God's blessings.

3. The term 'overflowing' is sometimes used to describe a large crowd or gathering.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flood: A flood is a large amount of water that covers land that is usually dry. Floods can be caused by heavy rain, melting snow, or a broken dam. An overflowing body of water can cause a flood.

2. Surplus: A surplus is an amount of something that is more than what is needed or required. A surplus can be a financial asset or an excess of a particular resource.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of overflowing is often used metaphorically to describe an emotional state, such as grief or passion, that cannot be contained. In art, overflowing can represent abundance or excess.

How to Memorize "overflowing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bathtub filled to the brim and water spilling over the edge.
   - Visualize a dam that cannot contain the rising water.
   - Picture a vase overflowing with flowers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overflowing' with the image of a full container.
   - Think of the word 'overflowing' as meaning 'excessive' or 'abundant'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'overflowing with emotion' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Remember that 'overflowing' means 'more than can be contained'.

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