Pronunciation: /oʊvərfɪl/

Definitions of overfill

noun a condition of being filled beyond capacity

Example Sentences

A1 The overfill of the cup caused the liquid to spill.

A2 The overfill of the suitcase made it difficult to close.

B1 The overfill of orders during the holiday season overwhelmed the staff.

B2 The overfill of emotions in the room made it hard to focus.

C1 The overfill of information in the report was unnecessary and confusing.

C2 The overfill of responsibilities in her job led to burnout.

verb to fill or become filled beyond capacity

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally overfilled my glass with water.

A2 The suitcase was overfilled with clothes for the trip.

B1 The chef warned not to overfill the pot with pasta.

B2 The gas tank was overfilled, causing a spill.

C1 The storage unit was overfilled with boxes and furniture.

C2 The document was overfilled with unnecessary information.

Examples of overfill in a Sentence

formal The container was overfilled, causing spillage.

informal You overfilled the cup with soda and now it's all over the table.

slang I always overfill my plate at the buffet.

figurative Her heart was overfilled with joy when she received the good news.

Grammatical Forms of overfill

past tense

overfilled

plural

overfills

comparative

more overfilled

superlative

most overfilled

present tense

overfills

future tense

will overfill

perfect tense

has overfilled

continuous tense

is overfilling

singular

overfill

positive degree

overfill

infinitive

to overfill

gerund

overfilling

participle

overfilled

Origin and Evolution of overfill

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'overfill' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or beyond, and the verb 'fill' meaning to make full.
Evolution of the word: The word 'overfill' has retained its original meaning of filling something excessively or beyond its capacity. However, it has also come to be used figuratively in contexts beyond just physical filling, such as overflowing with emotions or information.