Definitions and Examples of overfill, overload, overstuff
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To fill something beyond its capacity, causing it to overflow.
Example
She accidentally overfilled the cup with water, causing it to spill all over the table.
To put too much weight or pressure on something, causing it to become overwhelmed or unable to function properly.
Example
The truck was overloaded with heavy cargo, making it difficult to drive safely.
To fill something excessively, often to the point of bursting or breaking.
Example
He overstuffed the suitcase with too many clothes, causing the zipper to break.
Key Differences: overfill vs overload vs overstuff
- 1Overfill refers to filling something beyond its capacity, causing it to overflow.
- 2Overload refers to putting too much weight or pressure on something, causing it to become overwhelmed or unable to function properly.
- 3Overstuff refers to filling something excessively, often to the point of bursting or breaking.
Effective Usage of overfill, overload, overstuff
- 1Cooking: Use overfill when a recipe calls for filling a container to the brim.
- 2Moving: Use overload when packing boxes to avoid putting too much weight in one box.
- 3Storage: Use overstuff when organizing items in a closet or drawer to prevent overcrowding.
Remember this!
The antonyms of underfill are overfill, overload, and overstuff. Use these words to describe situations where something is filled beyond its capacity, overloaded with too much weight or pressure, or stuffed excessively to the point of bursting or breaking.
