noun
overflowing
ohv-FLOH-ihng
noun
1
The act of spilling past a limit; an overflow.
"The overflowing of the drain flooded the basement."
How to Use Overflowing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpilling out because it is too full.
Common pairings
overflowing with gratitude
overflowing trash can
Word Forms
overflowings plural
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Etymology
From overflow + -ing.