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Definition of overfill

overfill

/ˌoʊvərˈfɪl/
o · ver · fill
Plural:overfills
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Adjective:overfull
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Past Simple:overfilled
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Past Participle:overfilled
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Present Participle:overfilling
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overfill Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To fill a container, space, or vessel beyond its capacity or to an excessive degree.

Example

"Be careful not to overfill the kettle, or boiling water will spill out of the spout."

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• noun

1

An excess amount of substance that fills a container beyond its intended capacity, or an instance of filling something too full.

Example

"The automated valve shut off immediately to prevent an accidental overfill of the storage tank."

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• Rhymes for overfill

• Nearby Words

overfatigue
overfeed
overfertilize
overfill
overfish
overfishing
overflight

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English oferfyllan, formed from the prefix ofer- (over) and fyllan (to fill).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overfill. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overfill
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