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overspilling

UK
/ˈəʊvəspɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈoʊvərspɪlɪŋ/

Translations

overspillverb

overspilling

Gerund

overspilled
Past Simple
overspilled
Past Participle
overspilling
Gerund
UK
/ˈəʊvəspɪl/
US
/ˈoʊvərspɪl/
The water began to overspill from the bathtub when the tap was left running.
L’eau a commencé à déborder de la baignoire quand le robinet a été laissé ouvert.
faire déborder
She accidentally overspilled the milk while pouring it into the glass.
Elle a fait déborder le lait accidentellement en le versant dans le verre.
Synonyms
spill over
overflow
run over
flood
exceed

Definitions

overspillverb
To flow or run over the edge or brim of a container or area.
The water began to overspill from the bathtub when the tap was left running.
To spread beyond the limits or boundaries of a particular area.
The festival's popularity caused the crowd to overspill into the neighboring streets.
To cause (a liquid or other substance) to overflow its container; to spill over.
She accidentally overspilled the milk while pouring it into the glass.
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