Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overfull
Adjective
/ˈoʊvərˌfʊl/
Definition
filled beyond capacity; overflowing.
Examples
- The cup was overfull, spilling coffee on the table.
- His backpack felt overfull after packing too many books.
- After the heavy rain, the river became overfull and overflowed its banks.
Meaning
The term ‘overfull’ is used to describe a state when something has been filled to such an extent that it exceeds its limits. This can refer to physical containers, emotional states, or even situations where input surpasses what is manageable.
Synonyms
- overflowing
- excessive
- filled to capacity
- overloaded
