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Do not let the sink overflow.
What does Overflow mean?
Overflow means to spill over because something is too full.
Dictionary definition
To spill or go beyond the edge because something is too full; also, the extra amount that spills over.
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Overflow in a sentence
medium
The cup overflowed when too much water was poured in.
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The team made a plan for overflow seating when the room became full.
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What does overflow mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to overflow?
Spill Over is close in meaning to overflow.
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Which sentence uses overflow correctly?
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Overflow
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oh · ver · floh · strongest beat: oh
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WordOverflow.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningOverflow means to spill over because something is too full.
ExampleExample: Do not let the sink overflow.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- oh · ver · floh
- Strongest beat
- oh
- Ending
- floh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on oh.
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Synonyms
Words like Overflow
spill overUse when liquid or things go beyond the edge.
floodUse when a large amount spreads over an area.
Antonyms
Opposite words
containUse when something stays inside its limits.
drainUse when liquid flows away.
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Word family
Overflow word family
Base word
overflow
verb
overflowed
Spilled over in the past.
verb
overflowing
Spilling over.
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Hint for students
Overflow means to spill over because something is too full.
Common mix-up
Overflow is not the same as contain. Overflow means overflow means to spill over because something is too full.
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Read this model sentence: The cup overflowed when too much water was poured in. Clue words: too, cup, overflowed. Underline clue words that show why overflow fits instead of contain. Now write one new sentence that shows overflow without using the word overflow. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show overflow?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The cup overflowed when too much water was poured in." Why does overflow fit better than contain?
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