overflow
intermediateB1/ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ/ · o-ver-flow
To flow over the edges of a container or bounds.
Meanings
To flow over the edges of a container or bounds.
کسی برتن یا دائرے کی سرحدوں سے باہر بہنا۔
بھا جانا
bhaa jana
Common Collocations
- overflow with joy
- overflowing cup
- overflow of data
Example Sentences
The river began to overflow after the heavy rainfall.
دریا بھاری بارش کے بعد بھرنا شروع ہوگیا۔
Darya bhari barish ke baad bharna shuru hogaya.
Make sure the cup doesn't overflow while pouring.
یقین کریں کہ پیالہ بھرنے کے دوران نہیں بھر جاتا۔
Yaqeen karein ke piala bharnay ke doran nahi bhar jata.
The inbox was overflowing with unread messages.
ان باکس پڑھے بغیر پیغامات سے بھر گیا۔
Inbox padhe baghair paighamat se bhar gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a glass overflowing with water.
Imagine a river spilling over its banks after heavy rain.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ زخم دل کے چھپاؤں، نہ غم جاناں کی داستان بھولوں۔
Na zakhm dil ke chhupaoon, na gham jaanan ki dastaan bhooloon.
I won't hide the wound of my heart, nor will I forget the tale of sorrow.
— Mirza Ghalib, مجموعہ غزل
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بھا جانے والا پانی کبھی نہیں رکتا۔
Bha jane wala paani kabhi nahi rukta.
The water that overflows never stops.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "oflǽw" — to flow over
First known use: 14th century
The term 'overflow' has evolved from the Old English word 'oflǽw', meaning to flow over, indicating a condition where a container cannot hold its contents.