overfill

over·fill

verb \-ˈfil\

Definition of OVERFILL

transitive verb

: to fill to overflowing

intransitive verb

: to become full to overflowing

Examples of OVERFILL

1. He overfilled the pail and the water spilled out.
2. <overfilled the wheelbarrow with bricks until finally no one could push it>

First Known Use of OVERFILL

13th century

Related to OVERFILL

Synonyms: overburden, overcharge, overload

Related Words: stuff; burden, charge, encumber, lade, laden, load, lumber, saddle, weigh down, weight

Near Antonyms: lighten, unburden, unload

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Rhymes with OVERFILL

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