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Uncommonoverflow
The correct spelling is overflow.
How to pronounce overflow
/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/
nounIPA: /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/
Say it like: Ove-rfl-ow
The correct spelling is overflow. The spillage resultant from overflow; excess. For example: "The river overflowed the levee."
Usage Examples
“The river overflowed the levee.”
“The flash flood overflowed most of the parkland and some homes.”
“The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.
- 2.Outlet for escape of excess material.
- 3.The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.
verb
- 1.To flow over the brim of (a container).
- 2.To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.
- 3.To cause an overflow.
- 4.To flow over the edge of a container.
- 5.To exceed limits or capacity.
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