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overspill

 

[ หˆoสŠvษ™rหŒspษชl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

excess flow

Overspill refers to the excess liquid that flows out beyond the limits of a container or area. This often occurs in situations where there is an overflow, such as in a sink, bathtub, or reservoir. Overspill can also pertain to the additional population or resources that exceed a designated capacity. Understanding overspill is critical in various fields, including environmental science, engineering, and urban planning. Its impact can lead to flooding or resource mismanagement if not properly controlled.

Synonyms

excess, outflow, overflow, spillage

Examples of usage

  • The overspill from the river caused significant flooding in the nearby town.
  • During the festival, there was an overspill of attendees into the surrounding streets.
  • The water tank was full, and the overspill created a small pond in the yard.
Context #2 | Verb

to overflow

To overspill means to flow over the edge or limit of a container or defined area. This action typically denotes a situation where the capacity is exceeded. Overspilling can happen with liquids, but it can also describe situations where resources, people, or information exceed expected boundaries, causing disruptions. Managing overspill effectively is essential to prevent damage or disorder in various settings.

Synonyms

gush out, overflow, run over, spill over

Examples of usage

  • The bathtub started to overspill, flooding the bathroom floor.
  • Too many workers in the facility led to a situation where the crowd began to overspill into the lobby.
  • The lecture was so popular that attendees began to overspill into the hallway.

Translations

Translations of the word "overspill" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transbordamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberlauf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meluap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฟะพะฒะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przelew

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใƒใƒผใƒ•ใƒญใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉbordement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desbordamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„˜์นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™eteฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pretekajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆบขๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preliv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofrennsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸฤฑma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desbordamiento

Etymology

The term 'overspill' has its roots in the English language, comprising the prefix 'over-' and the word 'spill.' The prefix 'over-' signifies excess or beyond a certain point, while 'spill' comes from Middle English 'spillen,' which has similar meanings related to spilling liquid. This combines to form a term that encapsulates the idea of something spilling over its bounds. The usage of 'overspill' has evolved over time, notably in environmental contexts to discuss overflow in bodies of water as well as in urban settings to describe population effects when areas exceed their designed capacities. Its application has broadened to include discussions on resource management and infrastructure, reflecting the complexities of modern society and the need to address excess efficiently.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,964 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.