déborder — meaning in English

English meaning

• drip verb To fall in individual drops.
• overflow noun Liquid or material that spills over because there is too much of it.

Senses

déborder is used for these senses in English:

• boil over (intransitive) To boil to such an extent as to overflow its container.
• drip (intransitive, usually, with with) To have a superabundance of (something).

drip — full definition

1. verb To fall in individual drops.
2. verb To leak or release liquid slowly.
3. noun A single drop of liquid falling, or a device that slowly releases fluid, such as an intravenous drip.
4. noun (informal) Stylish, fashionable clothing or overall style.

overflow — full definition

1. noun Liquid or material that spills over because there is too much of it.
2. noun A pipe or outlet designed to release excess liquid.
3. verb To spill over the edge or limit of something.

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