1over·flow 
/ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ verb
over·flows; over·flowed; over·flow·ing /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ verb 1 : to flow over the edge or top of (something) [+ obj] ▪ The river overflowed its banks. [no obj] ▪ The creek overflows every spring. ▪ The water in the tub overflowed. — often used figuratively ▪ The large crowd filled the room and overflowed into the lobby. 2 [+ obj] : to fill or cover (something) completely
▪ Books and papers overflowed his desk. ▪ The paragraph overflowed the page. 3 [no obj] : to be completely filled with something : to be so filled that there is not enough room for anything or anyone more
▪ overflowing trash cans — often + with ▪ His desk was overflowing with papers. ▪ The hotels are all filled/full to overflowing with tourists. — often used figuratively ▪ Her heart was overflowing with joy.
▪ Books and papers overflowed his desk. ▪ The paragraph overflowed the page.
▪ overflowing trash cans — often + with ▪ His desk was overflowing with papers. ▪ The hotels are all filled/full to overflowing with tourists. — often used figuratively ▪ Her heart was overflowing with joy.
