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Added 9 October 2026

overflow

/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ noun

In Latin: alluviō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about overflow at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A large flow.
The occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity.

verb

Flow or run over (a limit or brim).
Overflow with a certain feeling.
The children bubbled over with joy

Origin

From Middle English overflowen, from Old English oferflōwan, equivalent to over- + flow.

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