overflow · verb /ˌoʊ.vərˈfloʊ/Full view
overflow (CONTENTS)
C2 I or T If a container overflows, the things inside it start to come out because it is too full, and if the contents of a container overflow, they come out because it is too full.
Dictionary examples:

The sink overflowed, and there's water all over the floor!

The river overflowed its banks after the heavy rainfall.

Learner example:

As a result of relentless rain the river had broken its banks and overflowed violently. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Turkish)

overflow (TOO MANY PEOPLE)
C2 If a place is overflowing, there are too many people in it.
Dictionary examples:

The square was overflowing with people trying to see the queen.

The train platform was overflowing with passengers.

Learner example:

The prisons are overflowing, society is losing out in many ways. (International English Language Testing System; C2; German)

overflow with confidence/happiness/love, etc.
C2 to have a lot of a quality or emotion
Dictionary example:

Her father was overflowing with pride as he watched her receive her award.

Learner example:

She felt overflowing with indignation as if he had been rude to her. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)

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