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overflow vs effusion

effusion vs overflow

overflow and effusion both are nouns.

overflow is a verb but effusion is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overflow Yes No Yes No
effusion Yes No No No
As nouns, effusion is a hyponym of overflow; that is, effusion is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than overflow:
  • overflow: a large flow
  • effusion: flow under pressure
overflow (noun) effusion (noun)
a large flow flow under pressure
the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity an unrestrained expression of emotion
overflow (verb) effusion (verb)
overflow with a certain feeling
flow or run over (a limit or brim)
Difference between overflow and effusion

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