Overflowing

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈfloʊɪŋ/

Definitions of overflowing

verb present participle of overflow, meaning to flow over the edge or brim

Example Sentences

A1 The cup is overflowing with water.

A2 The river started overflowing after heavy rains.

B1 The sink began overflowing with bubbles from the dish soap.

B2 The emotions were overflowing as she gave her speech at the graduation ceremony.

C1 The room was overflowing with people eager to hear the famous author speak.

C2 Her love for him was overflowing and evident in every action she took.

adjective describing a situation where something is filled beyond its capacity

Example Sentences

A1 The cup was overflowing with water.

A2 The excitement in the room was overflowing as they awaited the results.

B1 The river was overflowing its banks after heavy rainfall.

B2 Her love for animals was overflowing, as she volunteered at multiple shelters.

C1 The artist's creativity was overflowing, leading to a series of masterpieces.

C2 The chef's passion for cooking was overflowing, evident in every dish he prepared.

Examples of overflowing in a Sentence

formal The river was overflowing after days of heavy rain.

informal The sink in the bathroom is overflowing with water.

slang My inbox is overflowing with emails, I can't keep up!

figurative Her heart was overflowing with love for her new baby.

Grammatical Forms of overflowing

past tense

overflowed

plural

overflowings

comparative

more overflowing

superlative

most overflowing

present tense

overflow

future tense

will overflow

perfect tense

have overflowed

continuous tense

is overflowing

singular

overflowing

positive degree

overflowing

infinitive

to overflow

gerund

overflowing

participle

overflowing

Origin and Evolution of overflowing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'overflowing' originated from the Old English word oferflowan, which combines over (meaning 'over, above') and flowan (meaning 'to flow').
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is brimming or spilling over, the word 'overflowing' has evolved to also convey a sense of abundance or excessive quantity.