Overflow and Recede

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Overflow

Overflow verb - To flow over the brim or top of.
Usage example: while the wine steward stood there gawking at the nearby celebrity, my expensive champagne was overflowing its glass and pouring onto our table
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Recede is an antonym for overflow.
Nearby Words: overflowing, overflowed, overflown

Recede

Recede verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.
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Overflow is an antonym for recede.
Nearby Words: recession, receding
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