Overspilt: meaning, definitions and examples
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overspilt
[ ˌoʊvərˈspɪl ]
liquid spill
To overspill means to overflow or to spill over the edge of a container, typically due to excessive quantity. This term can be used in various contexts, such as when a liquid exceeds its limits and spills out. Overspill can refer to both the liquid itself and the condition resulting from this overflow. It is often used to describe situations where a volume of matter exceeds its bounds, leading to mess or waste.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The glass overspilled when I poured the water too quickly.
- Be careful not to overspill the paint while you're working.
- The river tends to overspill its banks during heavy rainfall.
- He accidentally overspilled his drink on the table.
- The soup pot was too full and started to overspill.
Translations
Translations of the word "overspilt" in other languages:
🇵🇹 derramado
🇮🇳 ओवरस्पिल्ट
🇩🇪 überlaufen
🇮🇩 tumpah
🇺🇦 перелив
🇵🇱 przelany
🇯🇵 溢れた
🇫🇷 débordé
🇪🇸 derramado
🇹🇷 taşmış
🇰🇷 넘친
🇸🇦 ممتلئ
🇨🇿 přetékající
🇸🇰 pretekajúci
🇨🇳 溢出
🇸🇮 pretečen
🇮🇸 ofrennt
🇰🇿 артық
🇬🇪 ანგარიშდება
🇦🇿 aşmış
🇲🇽 derramado
Etymology
The term 'overspill' is formed by combining the prefix 'over-' and the word 'spill.' The prefix 'over-' originates from the Old English 'ofer,' which means 'above' or 'excessively.' It implies surpassing or exceeding limits. The word 'spill' comes from the Old English 'spillan,' which means 'to cause to fall' or 'to let fall.' 'Overspill' entered the English language in the 20th century, particularly in contexts relating to liquids but has also expanded to describe situations where things exceed boundaries in various contexts, such as urban planning or crowd management. The concept is useful in describing scenarios in both physical and abstract terms, yielding a versatile term employed in everyday language.