Meaning & use
Overflowing
Last updated
Extremely or excessively full, so much so that the contents spill over the edges or limits.
See it in a sentence
The sink was overflowing with soapy water by the time she noticed the tap was still running.
Her heart was overflowing with gratitude after the surprise reunion.
A note on using this word
"Overflowing" is used both literally, for liquids spilling past a container's edge, and figuratively, for intense emotions or abundant qualities.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. verb
Flowing or spilling over the edges or limits of something.
The river was overflowing its banks after days of heavy rain.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Overflowing”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.