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overfilled

/ˌəʊvəˈfɪld/

/ˌoʊvərˈfɪld/

overfilledpast participle

/ˌəʊvəˈfɪld/

/ˌoʊvərˈfɪld/

The word is a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “overfill”. Using the more specific label clarifies its grammatical status.

Translations

surchargéSe dit d’un contenant rempli au-delà de sa capacité normale.

The overfilled suitcase was difficult to close, and she had to sit on it to zip it up.

La valise surchargée était difficile à fermer, et elle a dû s’asseoir dessus pour la fermer.

Definitions

Containing more than the maximum capacity; excessively full.

The overfilled suitcase was difficult to close, and she had to sit on it to zip it up.

Synonyms

filled to capacity

overfillverb

overfilled

Past Simple

overfilled

Past Simple

overfilled

Past Participle

overfilling

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈfɪl/

/ˌoʊvərˈfɪl/

Translations

remplir excessivement

Be careful not to overfill the cup, or it will spill.

Fais attention à ne pas remplir excessivement la tasse, sinon elle débordera.

Definitions

To fill something beyond its capacity or limit.

Be careful not to overfill the cup, or it will spill.

Synonyms

overfillpast participle

overfilled

Translations

trop rempli

An overfilled suitcase burst at the seams.

Une valise trop remplie a éclaté au niveau des coutures.

Definitions

Filled beyond its capacity or limit.

An overfilled suitcase burst at the seams.

Synonyms

overfillnoun

Definitions

The act or process of filling something beyond its capacity.

The overfill of the tank caused water to spill onto the floor.

An amount that exceeds a container's capacity; the excess contents.

The overfill had to be drained before the lid could close.

overfilladjective

Definitions

Relating to or designed to prevent or indicate overfilling (used before a noun).

The tank includes an overfill alarm to avoid spills.

overfillgerund / present participle

Definitions

In the process of being filled beyond capacity.

An overfilling barrel can be dangerous.