Overflow vs Outpouring - What's the Difference?

Outpouring

Overflow

Definitions

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
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"

Parts of Speech

Noun
Noun, Verb