noun
Uncommon
overflowing
ohv-FLOH-ihng
Overflowing (noun) means the act of spilling past a limit; an overflow. Example: “The overflowing of the drain flooded the basement.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- overflowings
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The _____ of the drain flooded the basement.
Etymology
From overflow + -ing.
Rhymes for overflowing
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What does “overflowing” mean?
The word “overflowing” means the act of spilling past a limit; an overflow. In plain terms, spilling out because it is too full.
How do you pronounce “overflowing”?
“Overflowing” is pronounced ohv-FLOH-ihng (/ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “overflowing” in a sentence?
Here is “overflowing” used in a sentence: “The overflowing of the drain flooded the basement.”
What part of speech is “overflowing”?
“Overflowing” is a noun.
Is “overflowing” a common word?
“Overflowing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
