What are the hypernyms for Over-flows?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for over-flows?
The antonyms for the word "over-flows" are "under-flows," "stagnates," "dries up," and "trickles." Under-flows mean when a liquid is flowing beneath a surface or ground level, such as underground springs or streams. Stagnates refer to a situation where a liquid stops flowing and becomes still. Dries up refers to a situation where a liquid that previously flowed through a particular area no longer exists due to evaporation or other factors. Lastly, Trickles refer to a situation where a liquid flows in a thin or slow stream. These are the opposite of the word over-flows and signify situations where the liquid is controlled or limited in some way.
What are the antonyms for Over-flows?
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n.
• excess
- base
, - core
, - dearth
, - deficiency
, - deprivation
, - economy
, - few
, - frugality
, - little
, - moderation
, - poverty
, - privation
, - scarcity
, - shortcoming
.
• overflow
• plethora
• profusion
• surfeit
• torrent
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v.
• abound
• drown
• engulf
• ferment
• fill
- Unstop
, - abstain
, - compress
, - contract
, - deflate
, - deplete
, - deprive
, - diet
, - dissatisfy
, - drain
, - empty
, - exhaust
, - fast
, - miss
, - open
, - release
, - shrink
, - spend
, - take
, - unblock
, - use
, - use up
, - void
, - waste
.
• flow
• impregnate
• ooze
• overflow
• overrun
• overwhelm
• rage
• slop
• spill
• submerge
• swamp
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