overflown

/ˌoʊvərˈflɔn/

Definitions

1. verb

to have or be filled to overflowing, or to be flooded; to be past the point of being able to contain more

“The river had overflown its banks, causing widespread flooding in the town.”

2. noun

water that has overflown from a lake or river

“The villagers had to navigate through the overflown waters to reach their homes.”

3. noun

excess water that has flowed over the edge of a container

“The overflown water from the bathtub flooded the bathroom floor.”

Synonyms

  • flooded
  • overflowed
  • spilled

Antonyms

  • drained
  • emptied