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overspill

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun overspill has 2 senses
  1. overpopulation, overspill - too much population
    --1 is a kind of population
  2. overflow, runoff, overspill - the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
    --2 is a kind of flow, flowing

Definitions from the Web

Term: Overspill

Description:

1. Noun: Overspill refers to the act or process of overflowing beyond the limits or capacity of a container or space. It can also indicate the transfer or relocation of people or things from a crowded or congested area to another neighboring or distant location.

2. Verb: Overspill can be used as a verb to describe the action of overflowing or spreading beyond the intended boundaries or capacity.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun:

- The heavy rain caused the overspill of water from the river, leading to flooding in nearby houses.

- The government initiated a plan for overspill from the overcrowded city to the suburban areas.

- The overspill of customers during the holiday season created chaos in the shopping mall.

2. Verb:

- Be careful not to fill the cup too much, or the liquid will overspill.

- The crowd eagerly awaited the music festival to start, and their excitement overspilled into the streets.

- When stirring the ingredients, ensure you use a larger bowl to avoid overspilling the mixture.

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