What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
enjambement
Example
The enjambment in this poem creates a sense of fluidity and movement. [enjambment: noun]
Example
The poet uses enjambment to connect the ideas in each line. [enjambment: verb]
overflow
Example
The river overflowed its banks after the heavy rain. [overflow: verb]
Example
The sink overflowed with water when I left the tap running. [overflowed: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overflow is more commonly used than enjambment in everyday language. Overflow is a versatile word used in various contexts, while enjambment is a technical term used mainly in literary analysis.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between enjambement and overflow?
Enjambment is a formal term used mainly in academic and literary contexts, while overflow is a more neutral term used in both formal and informal contexts.
