Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overflood

verb

/ˌoʊvərˈflʌd/

Definition

To flood over or beyond the usual limits; to inundate excessively.

Examples

The heavy rainfall caused the river to overflood its banks.
After the storm, the streets were overflooded, making travel difficult.
The dam was designed to prevent the lake from overflooding, but it failed during the massive storm.

Meaning

Overflood refers to a situation where water or another fluid overflows and spreads beyond its normal confines, often causing a larger area to be submerged.