Hyphenation of overflowed

How to hyphenate overflowed

Because it is a word with a single syllable, overflowed is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

overflowed

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: overflowed

Definitions of overflowed

overflowed is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To flow over the brim of (a container).
Example: The river overflowed the levee.
verb
To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.
Example: The flash flood overflowed most of the parkland and some homes.
verb
To cause an overflow.
verb
To flow over the edge of a container.
Example: The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward.
verb
To exceed limits or capacity.
Example: The hospital ER was overflowing with flu cases.
verb
To be superabundant; to abound.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.