Overfill: meaning, definitions and examples
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overfill
[ ˌoʊvərˈfɪl ]
storage
To fill something beyond its capacity, typically resulting in spillage or waste.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tanker truck overturned after the driver overfilled it with gasoline.
- She overfilled the suitcase with clothes, and now it won't close.
- If you overfill the cup, the liquid will spill everywhere.
Translations
Translations of the word "overfill" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transbordar
🇮🇳 अतिपूरण
🇩🇪 überfüllen
🇮🇩 meluap
🇺🇦 переповнювати
🇵🇱 przepełnić
🇯🇵 あふれる
🇫🇷 déborder
🇪🇸 rebosar
🇹🇷 taşırmak
🇰🇷 넘치다
🇸🇦 يفيض
🇨🇿 přetékat
🇸🇰 pretekať
🇨🇳 溢出
🇸🇮 preliti
🇮🇸 flæða yfir
🇰🇿 тасып кету
🇬🇪 გადავსება
🇦🇿 daşmaq
🇲🇽 rebosar
Word origin
The word 'overfill' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning 'beyond' or 'excessive' and the verb 'fill'. It originated in the late 19th century, evolving from the Middle English 'ful' which meant 'full'. The concept of overfilling has been present in human behavior since the early days of civilization, as people have always tried to maximize the use of containers and spaces. The term 'overfill' reflects the tendency of individuals to exceed the intended capacity of objects or areas, often leading to inefficiency or accidents.
See also: fill, filled, filler, filling, refill, refilling, unfilled.