Overfull

Pronunciation: /oʊvərfʊl/

Definitions of overfull

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'overfull' which means excessively full or overflowing

Example Sentences

A1 The suitcase was overfull with clothes.

A2 The fridge was overfull and items kept falling out.

B1 The schedule was overfull with meetings and appointments.

B2 The library was overfull with students studying for exams.

C1 The city's public transportation system is often overfull during rush hour.

C2 The restaurant was overfull with customers waiting for a table.

Examples of overfull in a Sentence

formal The container was overfull and could not hold any more items.

informal The bag was so overfull that I could barely close it.

slang My stomach felt overfull after eating that huge meal.

figurative Her heart felt overfull with joy after receiving the good news.

Grammatical Forms of overfull

• past tense: overfilled
• plural: overfulls
• comparative: more overfull
• superlative: most overfull
• present tense: overfills
• future tense: will overfill
• perfect tense: has overfilled
• continuous tense: is overfilling
• singular: overfull
• positive degree: overfull
• infinitive: to overfill
• gerund: overfilling
• participle: overfilled

Origin and Evolution of overfull

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'overfull' originated from Old English, specifically from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or beyond, and the word 'full' meaning complete or containing all that is possible.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'overfull' has retained its original meaning of being excessively full or containing more than necessary. It is still commonly used in modern English to describe a state of being too full or overflowing.