Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Overflow.
How to pronounce overflow:
UK
Overflow - as a noun
A large flow
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flood9outpouring13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flow10stream8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overspill14runoff12Overflow - as a verb
Flow or run over (a limit or brim)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brim overoverrun10run overwell overHypernyms (Closely Related)
run outspill7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Overflow with a certain feeling
Example: "The children bubbled over with joy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bubble overspill overExample Sentences
"The river overflowed its banks during the heavy rainstorm."
"Please be careful not to overflow the cup when pouring the liquid."
"The bathtub overflowed and flooded the bathroom."
"The garbage can overflowed with trash and needs to be emptied."
"The crowd at the concert was so large that it overflowed into the streets."
Word Game Points
Is OVERFLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overflow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERFLOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is OVERFLOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overflow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERFLOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is OVERFLOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overflow is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERFLOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
