Overflow vs Outpouring - What's the Difference?
Definition as Noun
- the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
- the pouring forth of a fluid
- a large flow
- a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
- a natural flow of ground water
Definition as Noun
- a large flow
- the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
Definition as Verb
- overflow with a certain feeling
- flow or run over (a limit or brim)
Examples
- "a barrage of questions"; "a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake"
- "he heard the flush of a toilet"; "there was a little gush of blood"; "she attacked him with an outpouring of words"
- "The children bubbled over with joy"; "My boss was bubbling over with anger"