overflow
/ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ/
o · ver · flow
ˌoʊ · vər · ˈfloʊ
English Definition
v. to flow over the edge
Significado en Español
desbordar, rebosar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tràn, tràn ngập
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Example Sentence
The river overflowed after the heavy rain.
暴雨过后河水泛滥了。
Synonyms
spill over
flood
brim over
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “overflow”:
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A
spill
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B
drain
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C
empty
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D
recede
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A — spill.
“overflow” means v. to flow over the edge
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
If you keep pouring, the water will ______ the very top of the glass.
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A
drain
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B
overflow
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C
empty
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D
dry
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B — overflow.
“overflow” means v. to flow over the edge
Common questions about “overflow”
What does “overflow” mean?
overflow — v. to flow over the edge. In Chinese: 溢出，泛滥.
How do you pronounce “overflow”?
overflow is pronounced /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · ver · flow.
How do you use “overflow” in a sentence?
The river overflowed after the heavy rain. (暴雨过后河水泛滥了。)
What are synonyms for “overflow”?
spill over, flood, brim over — all close in meaning to overflow (v. to flow over the edge).
Is “overflow” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. overflow appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
