Overspilled: meaning, definitions and examples
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overspilled
[ ˌoʊvərˈspɪld ]
spilled liquid
Overspilled refers to the act of spilling more than what is intended or allowed. This term is often used when discussing liquids that have overflowed from their container. It can also relate to situations where excess content exceeds the capacity of a space. Overspilling can cause messes that require cleaning and can sometimes lead to damage, depending on the substance spilled.
Synonyms
exceeded, overflowed, spilled over
Examples of usage
- I accidentally overspilled my drink all over the table.
- The pot was too full, and it overspilled onto the stove.
- Be careful not to overspill the paint while you're working on the project.
Translations
Translations of the word "overspilled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 derramado
🇮🇳 अधिक प्रवाहित
🇩🇪 übergelaufen
🇮🇩 tumpah
🇺🇦 перелитий
🇵🇱 przelany
🇯🇵 あふれ出た
🇫🇷 débordé
🇪🇸 desbordado
🇹🇷 taşmış
🇰🇷 넘친
🇸🇦 متدفق
🇨🇿 přetečený
🇸🇰 pretekajúci
🇨🇳 溢出的
🇸🇮 prelivajoč
🇮🇸 ofrandi
🇰🇿 тасып кеткен
🇬🇪 გადმოსხმული
🇦🇿 səpələnmiş
🇲🇽 desbordado
Etymology
The term 'overspill' is derived from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' or 'more than', combined with the root word 'spill', which comes from the Old English word 'spillan', meaning 'to destroy' or 'to cause to fall'. This linguistic origin emphasizes the action of spilling something out, particularly beyond its limits. The verb form 'overspill' has likely evolved in usage to describe situations where something, especially a liquid, exceeds its bounds, which has been prevalent in various contexts from household chores to industrial processes. The concept of overspilling can be traced back to the need for language to describe everyday accidents and how they affect our environment.