OVERFLOW
/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/
17
Scrabble
19
WWF
O(1) V(4) E(1) R(1) F(4) L(1) O(1) W(4)
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Definition
/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/
noun
- The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.
- Outlet for escape of excess material.
- The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.
verb
- To flow over the brim of (a container).“The river overflowed the levee.”
- To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.“The flash flood overflowed most of the parkland and some homes.”
- To cause an overflow.
- To flow over the edge of a container.“The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward.”
- To exceed limits or capacity.“The hospital ER was overflowing with flu cases.”
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
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