How Do You Spell OVERFLOWS?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəflˈə͡ʊz] (IPA)

The word "overflows" is spelled as /oʊvərfloʊz/. The pronunciation of this word comprises of four syllables, and the first syllable is pronounced as /oʊ/, which is the same as the vowel sound in the word 'no'. The second syllable is pronounced as /vər/, which rhymes with the word 'fur.' The third syllable is pronounced as /floʊ/, which has a similar sound to the word 'glow,' and the final syllable is pronounced as /z/, which sounds like the plural 's' sound in many English words.

OVERFLOWS Meaning and Definition

1. Overflows refers to the action or process of overflowing or spilling over the edges or boundaries of a container, space, or area. It typically occurs when the capacity of something is exceeded or when there is an excess or surplus that cannot be contained.

   In a literal sense, overflows commonly occur with liquid substances such as water, which exceed the boundaries of a vessel or container, causing it to spill or leak onto surrounding surfaces. This can happen due to an abundance of liquid volume, inadequate containment, or a blockage that prevents the liquid from flowing freely.

   In a figurative sense, overflows can describe situations where something exceeds its intended limits, capacities, or capabilities. This can apply to various contexts, such as emotions, information, or resources. For instance, an individual's excitement or joy may overflow, leading to expressions of enthusiasm or elation. Similarly, a person's anger or frustration can overflow, resulting in a burst of intense emotions. In terms of information, an overflow might refer to excessive data or input that overwhelms a system or person. Additionally, in the context of resources, an overflow may indicate an excessive supply or abundance that cannot be fully utilized or contained within the available means.

   Overall, the concept of overflows encompasses the idea of excess, surpassing limits, and spilling over, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense.

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Etymology of OVERFLOWS

The word "overflows" is derived from the combination of two words: "over" and "flows".

"Over" comes from the Old English word "ofer", which has Germanic roots. It originally meant "above" or "on top of". It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages such as German "über" and Dutch "over".

The word "flows" is the plural form of the noun "flow", which finds its origin in the Middle English word "flowen", derived from the Old English word "flowan". The Old English word had the same meaning as its modern counterpart, referring to the act of moving in a steady and continuous stream.

Therefore, when combined, "over" and "flows" in the plural form, "overflows", refers to the action or state of flowing over or spilling beyond a certain limit or boundary.

Similar spelling words for OVERFLOWS

• overflowing,
• overfill,
• overflight,
• overflow,
• overplus,
• overblown,
• overfull,
• over-refine,
• overpower,
• overfed,
• overfield,
• overfly,
• overpowered.

Conjugate verb Overflows

CONDITIONAL

I would overflow

we would overflow

you would overflow

he/she/it would overflow

they would overflow

FUTURE

I will overflow

we will overflow

you will overflow

he/she/it will overflow

they will overflow

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overflowed

we will have overflowed

you will have overflowed

he/she/it will have overflowed

they will have overflowed

PAST

I overflowed

we overflowed

you overflowed

he/she/it overflowed

they overflowed

PAST PERFECT

I had overflowed

we had overflowed

you had overflowed

he/she/it had overflowed

they had overflowed

PRESENT

I overflow

we overflow

you overflow

he/she/it overflows

they overflow

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overflowed

we have overflowed

you have overflowed

he/she/it has overflowed

they have overflowed

I am overflowing

we are overflowing

you are overflowing

he/she/it is overflowing

they are overflowing

I was overflowing

we were overflowing

you were overflowing

he/she/it was overflowing

they were overflowing

I will be overflowing

we will be overflowing

you will be overflowing

he/she/it will be overflowing

they will be overflowing

I have been overflowing

we have been overflowing

you have been overflowing

he/she/it has been overflowing

they have been overflowing

I had been overflowing

we had been overflowing

you had been overflowing

he/she/it had been overflowing

they had been overflowing

I will have been overflowing

we will have been overflowing

you will have been overflowing

he/she/it will have been overflowing

they will have been overflowing

I would have overflowed

we would have overflowed

you would have overflowed

he/she/it would have overflowed

they would have overflowed

I would be overflowing

we would be overflowing

you would be overflowing

he/she/it would be overflowing

they would be overflowing

I would have been overflowing

we would have been overflowing

you would have been overflowing

he/she/it would have been overflowing

they would have been overflowing