Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvə flˈə͡ʊd] (IPA) 
The spelling of "over flowed" is incorrect. The correct spelling is "overflowed." The word is pronounced /oʊvərˈfloʊd/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced with the "oh" sound as in "go," followed by the "v" sound, the "er" sound as in "her," and the "fl" consonant blend. The second syllable is pronounced with the "oh" sound as in "go," followed by the "v" sound and the "d" consonant sound.
The term "overflowed" refers to the action or state of exceeding a stated limit or capacity, resulting in an abundance, excess, or surplus. It is often used in the context of liquids, such as water or other fluids. When a container or receptacle becomes incapable of holding its contents due to an excess volume, causing them to spill or flow out, it can be described as overflowed.
In a literal sense, "overflowed" indicates that a liquid has surpassed its confinement or containment, resulting in a spillage or uncontrolled flow beyond the intended boundaries. This can occur when a reservoir, sink, bathtub, or any other container holds more liquid than it can accommodate, causing it to overflow onto the surrounding area.
The term can also be employed metaphorically, indicating a situation where there is an excessive amount or an overwhelming surplus of something. For instance, a person's emotions could be described as overflowed if they are experiencing an intense and unrestrained expression of feelings, whether it be joy, sorrow, or anger.
In summary, "overflowed" denotes a scenario where a liquid or substance transcends its limits and spills over or flows out uncontrollably, both literally and figuratively, indicating an excess or surplus that exceeds what is expected or desired.
The word "over flowed" is a combination of the prefix "over-" and the verb "flow".
The prefix "over-" is derived from Middle English "over", Old English "ofor", and Proto-Germanic "*uber-". It generally denotes excess or beyond.
The verb "flow" comes from Middle English "flowen", Old English "flowan", and Proto-Germanic "*flōaną". It refers to the movement or action of a liquid or fluid in a steady and continuous manner.
When these two components are combined, "over flowed" simply means that something has exceeded its capacity to contain, resulting in the liquid or fluid flowing in an excessive or uncontrolled manner.
