What does overspill mean?
Overspill means That which spills over..
Overspill
/ˈoʊvɚˌspɪl/ · noun
Meaning
That which spills over..
Definitions by Sense
- That which spills over.
- To spill over, to overflow, to spill out of.
Example Sentences
New towns were constructed to accommodate overspill from established cities.
It is known that means of using this end of the former NLR and Broad Street station to take an overspill of traffic from Liverpool Street have been under backroom study for some time.
Further, Coventry's prosperity and rapid growth was threatening that it as well as Birmingham would require to overspill its boundaries.
Calandra added more, until the oil threatened to overspill her palm.
Synonyms for overspill
Antonyms for overspill
Related Words
Word Forms
- overspills
- overspilling
- overspilled
- overspilt
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overspill?
Common synonyms include overflow, overflowing, runoff, overpopulation.
What is the opposite of overspill?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use overspill in a sentence?
New towns were constructed to accommodate overspill from established cities.
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