Overflowed: meaning, definitions and examples
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overflowed
[ ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd ]
past tense
Overflowed is the past tense of overflow, meaning to spill over the edge or limit of something. It can refer to liquid spilling out of a container, or, more metaphorically, to emotions that surpass a containment level.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The river overflowed after the heavy rain.
- Her heart overflowed with joy at the surprise party.
- The cup overflowed when he poured too much coffee.
- The emotions overflowed during the heartfelt speech.
Translations
Translations of the word "overflowed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transbordado
🇮🇳 अधिक प्रवाहित
🇩🇪 übergelaufen
🇮🇩 meluap
🇺🇦 перелився
🇵🇱 przepełniony
🇯🇵 あふれた
🇫🇷 débordé
🇪🇸 desbordado
🇹🇷 taşmış
🇰🇷 넘치다
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 přetečený
🇸🇰 prekročený
🇨🇳 溢出的
🇸🇮 prelivajoč
🇮🇸 ofrennt
🇰🇿 артық ағып кетті
🇬🇪 გაუჩინარდა
🇦🇿 daşıb
🇲🇽 desbordado
Etymology
The word 'overflow' comes from the Middle English 'overflown,' which is composed of the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'flow', originating from the Old English 'flōwan,' meaning 'to flow'. Its usage can be traced back to the late 14th century, initially referring primarily to the spilling of liquid. Over the centuries, the term expanded metaphorically, capturing instances when emotions or situations exceed their bounds, making it applicable in various contexts in modern English. The concept of overflowing has become symbolic, often used to describe states of abundance or excess in both literal and figurative senses.