Overfill Definition

ōvər-fĭl
overfills
verb
To fill (a container) beyond capacity.
American Heritage

To fill beyond capacity or beyond what is appropriate.

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noun
An instance of overfilling.
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Origin of Overfill

  • From Middle English *overfillen, oferfüllen, from Old English oferfyllan (“to cram, overfill"), equivalent to over- +"Ž fill. Cognate with Middle Low German overfullen, German überfüllen, Danish overfylde, Swedish överfylla.

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Overfill Sentence Examples

  • Pour the water into the brewing well, being careful not to overfill.

  • Should a pet owner overfill her cat's bowl, it is possible that the cat will simply gorge on every last bit of food.

  • Simply overfill your measuring cup or spoon and use the dull side of a butter knife to scrape off the extra and make it level.

  • Fill the heater outside of the home and never overfill it.

  • Those large wine glasses are beautiful, but remember not to overfill or you will be increasing the calorie load.

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