1. (

• flood ,
• overflow ,
• outpouring

) a large flow ;

2. (

• overflow ,
• runoff ,
• overspill

) the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity ;

1. (

• overflow ,
• overrun ,
• well_over ,
• run_over ,
• brim_over

) flow or run over (a limit or brim) ;

2. (

• bubble_over ,
• overflow ,
• spill_over

) overflow with a certain feeling; "The children bubbled over with joy"; "My boss was bubbling over with anger" ;