overspill

Speech parts

1. overspill - Noun

2. overspill - Verb

Meaning

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

the relocation of people from overcrowded cities; they are accommodated in new houses or apartments in smaller towns

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

overflow runoff base audience balance bit extra waste excess chip flood surplus debris crust congestion
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Antonyms

lack whole base basis middle failure
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Hypernyms

move flow flowing relocation

Anagrams

spillover

Examples

Designated a New Town in 1967, Peterborough Development Corporation was formed in partnership with the city and county councils to house London's overspill population in new townships sited around the existing urban area. Source: Internet

In Northampton the older accent has been influenced by overspill Londoners. Source: Internet

Police spokesperson Elizabeth Kanjela named those arrested as Samuel Muyunda aged 38 of Kuomboka Chawama, Visto Chinyimba aged 44 of Chipata Overspill, Bonnet Kaluya aged 52 of Jack Compound as well as 39 year old Emelda Bwalya of Matero compound. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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