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overflow vs seethe

seethe vs overflow

overflow is a noun but seethe is not a noun.

overflow and seethe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overflow Yes No Yes No
seethe No No Yes No
As verbs, seethe is a hypernym of overflow; that is, seethe is a word with a broader meaning than overflow:
  • overflow: overflow with a certain feeling
  • seethe: be in an agitated emotional state
Other hypernyms of overflow include boil.
overflow (noun) seethe (noun)
a large flow
the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
overflow (verb) seethe (verb)
overflow with a certain feeling boil vigorously
flow or run over (a limit or brim) foam as if boiling
be in an agitated emotional state
be noisy with activity
Difference between overflow and seethe

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