Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overfill
verb
/ˌoʊ.vərˈfɪl/
Definition
To fill something beyond its capacity.
Examples
- Be careful not to overfill the water bottle, or it might leak.
- The chef warned us not to overfill the bowl with soup, as it would slosh over the edges.
Meaning
To put too much of a substance into a container, causing it to spill or overflow.
Synonyms
- overload
- spill
- overflow
- overstuff