brim over

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Verb brim over has 1 sense

overflow, overrun, well over, run over, brim over - flow or run over (a limit or brim)
--₁ is one way to spill, run out
Sample sentence:
Something ----s

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Brim Over

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To be filled or overflowing to the point of spilling or running over; to be unable to contain or control one's emotions or feelings.

Sense 1: To overflow or spill over the edges of a container.

Example sentence: The hot soup brimmed over the sides of the pot.

Sense 2: To be filled with intense emotions or feelings, leading to an uncontrollable outburst.

Example sentence: She was so happy that her excitement brimmed over, and she couldn't stop smiling.

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