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overflow
noun
verb
A large flow
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ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ
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noun
A large flow
noun
The occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
verb
Overflow with a certain feeling
“The children bubbled over with joy”
verb
Flow or run over (a limit or brim)
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The children bubbled over with joy
My boss was bubbling over with anger
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