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Spillover

Noun:

1. The act or an instance of overflowing or spreading beyond its limits.

Example sentence: The heavy rain caused spillover from the river, flooding nearby houses.

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2. An unexpected consequence or effect.

Example sentence: The economic recession had a spillover effect on the stock market.

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3. The transference of a disease or condition from one person, animal, or plant to another.

Example sentence: Close contact with infected individuals increases the risk of spillover of contagious diseases.

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Verb:

1. To overflow or spread beyond a boundary or limit.

Example sentence: The excitement of the crowd spillovered into the streets after their team won the championship.

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