overflow · verb /ˌoʊ.vərˈfloʊ/
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)
