Login
Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along' - Falling or Overflowing (Over)
Review
Flashcards
Spelling
Quiz
to boil over
[Verb]
to flow over the edges of a container because of too much boiling
Ex: Can you lower the flame?
to brim over
[Verb]
to spill over the edge of a container
Ex: Don't overfill the cup; you might brim the tea over.
to bubble over
[Verb]
(of a liquid or substance) to boil and spill over the edges of its container
Ex: The soup bubbled over when it boiled too quickly .
to fall over
[Verb]
to lose one's balance and fall to the ground, typically by accident or as a result of tripping
Ex: As she rushed down the stairs , her high heels caught on the carpet , causing her to fall over.
to knock over
[Verb]
to cause something or someone to fall
Ex: I accidentally knocked a stack of books over while trying to reach for a specific one on the shelf.
to push over
[Verb]
to cause someone or something to fall by applying force
Ex: She didn't secure the bookshelf properly, and when she added more books, it pushed the entire thing over.
to run over
[Verb]
to exceed a brim, typically referring to a liquid or substance
Ex: The glass was filled to the brim , causing the soda to run over and spill onto the table .
to spill over
[Verb]
(of a container) to be filled beyond its capacity, causing its contents to flow over the edges
Ex: In the laboratory , caution is necessary to avoid chemicals spilling over the edges of containers .
to trip over
[Verb]
to lose balance and almost fall by accidentally colliding with an object while walking or running
Ex: The runner almost tripped over the fallen branch on the trail .
to turn over
[Verb]
to cause an object to flip from its normal position
Ex: The impact of the collision turned over the small boat .
| Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along' |
|---|
Download LanGeek app