overflow

Meanings

Noun

• The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.
• Outlet for escape of excess material.
• The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.

Verb

• To flow over the brim of (a container).
• To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.
• To cause an overflow.
• To flow over the edge of a container.
• To exceed limits or capacity.
• To be superabundant; to abound.

Origin

• From Middle English overflowen, from Old English oferflōwan, equivalent to over- + flow.