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overflowing

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. overflowing
2. flood
3. oversupply

This noun/verb describes a river or body of water overflowing its banks and flooding the surrounding area. It is also used figuratively to describe an overwhelming flood of information, goods, or people spreading uncontrollably.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Water overflowed past the step at the entrance and got inside the house.

Sentence 2

The prefecture announced the risk of flooding from a levee breach.

Sentence 3

Sales apologized, saying, "Inquiries are flooding in and replies will be delayed."

Sentence 4

"Are you going to evacuate? If it floods, it'll be too late," my friend urged me.

Sentence 5

"This rain is seriously going to flood everything!" he shouted as he ran.