What is the meaning of overflow?

noun

A large flow.
- synonyms: flood, outpouring
The occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity.
- synonyms: runoff, overspill

verb

Flow or run over (a limit or brim.
- synonyms: overrun, well over, run over, brim over
Overflow with a certain feeling.
- usage: "The children bubbled over with joy"; "My boss was bubbling over with anger"
- synonyms: bubble over, spill over

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