Overclutter: meaning, definitions and examples

Best used when describing an area or space that is excessively filled with items, making it difficult to navigate or aesthetically displeasing.

• Her desk was overcluttered with papers, making it hard to find anything.
• The garage was overcluttered with old tools and boxes.

Used to indicate that a container or space has been filled beyond its capacity, leading to spillage or overflow.

• Be careful not to overfill the glass or it will spill.
• He overfilled his backpack and it wouldn't close properly.

Describes a situation where a space, container, or system cannot contain everything, leading to excess spilling over the edge.

• The river overflowed its banks after the heavy rain.
• The sink is overflowing with dirty dishes.

Typically used to describe fitting a large amount of something into a small space or time. Can also refer to studying intensively over a short period.

• We had to cram all our luggage into the small car.
• He crammed for the exam all night.

Informal and has a negative connotation. Used when referring to cluttering a space with useless or low-quality items.

• Don't junk up the living room with your old magazines.
• The backyard is junked up with broken furniture.

Used for describing a gradual accumulation of items, often leading to a mess or large stack.

• The laundry piled up while we were on vacation.
• Bills started to pile up on his desk.