Meaning of the word overflowing in English

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overflowing

US /ˌoʊ.vərˈfloʊ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈfləʊ.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

full and spilling over the top

Example:
The bathtub was overflowing with bubbles.
The trash can was overflowing with rubbish.
2.

having a lot of something, especially a feeling or quality

Example:
Her heart was overflowing with joy.
The book is overflowing with creative ideas.
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