brim over

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To flow or spill over the edge of a container or boundary. This describes a liquid exceeding its capacity and overflowing.
    • To become so full of an emotion or quality that it is expressed abundantly or uncontrollably.
Usage
  • The primary use is literal, describing liquids overflowing.
  • It is also used figuratively to describe emotions or other non-physical things becoming excessive and manifesting outwardly.
  • The verb is often followed by the preposition "with" when describing the cause of the overflow (e.g., ).
Examples
  • Literal:
    • Be careful! The pot is about to brim over.
    • The river brimmed over its banks after the heavy rains.
  • Figurative:
    • Her heart brimmed over with gratitude when she saw the surprise.
    • His enthusiasm for the project brimmed over, inspiring the whole team.
Advanced Usage
  • "to brim over with": This is the most common construction for the figurative sense, indicating an abundance of a feeling or quality.
    • The speech brimmed over with hope for the future.
    • She was brimming over with creative ideas.
Variants and Related Words
  • Brim (verb): To be full to the point of overflowing.
    • Her eyes brimmed with tears.
  • Overflow (verb): A close synonym meaning to flow over the brim or limits.
  • Spill over (phrasal verb): Has a very similar meaning to "brim over," used for both liquids and abstract concepts like conflict or emotions.
Synonyms
  • Overflow: To flow over the edge of something.
  • Spill: To cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container.
  • Well over: To rise and flow over the top.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Spill over: To spread beyond limits, often used for situations or effects.
    • The market turmoil spilled over into other sectors.
    • The water spilled over onto the floor.
Related Idioms
  • Brimming with: Full of something to the point of almost overflowing. This is the participial adjective form derived from the verb.
    • He was brimming with confidence before the match.
    • A letter brimming with news from home.
Verb
  1. flow or run over (a limit or brim)

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