Overview of noun overflow

The noun overflow has 2 senses

• flood, overflow, outpouring -- (a large flow)


• overflow, runoff, overspill -- (the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity)

Overview of verb overflow

The verb overflow has 2 senses

• overflow, overrun, well over, run over, brim over -- (flow or run over (a limit or brim))


• bubble over, overflow, spill over -- (overflow with a certain feeling; "The children bubbled over with joy"; "My boss was bubbling over with anger")