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overflow vs flood

flood vs overflow

overflow and flood both are nouns.

overflow and flood both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overflow Yes No Yes No
flood Yes No Yes No
As nouns, overflow and flood are synonyms defined as:
  • overflow and flood: a large flow
Other synonyms of overflow include outpouring.
overflow (noun) flood (noun)
a large flow the act of flooding; filling to overflowing
the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity a large flow
light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide)
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
an overwhelming number or amount
overflow (verb) flood (verb)
overflow with a certain feeling cover with liquid, usually water
flow or run over (a limit or brim) become filled to overflowing
fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
supply with an excess of
Difference between overflow and flood

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