Wordiyooverwhelm
🇬🇧 UK/.әuvә'hwelm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
v.
To overpower completely; to flood or submerge; to cause someone to feel intense emotion or have too much to deal with
压倒，制服；淹没；使不知所措
n.
The state of being overwhelmed
不知所措的状态
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishoverwhelmother
=overwhelm
Common Collocations
- 1.overwhelm with work被工作压得喘不过气
- 2.overwhelm the senses压倒感官
Example Sentences
- 1.
The volume of work began to overwhelm the small team by mid-project.
- 2.
She felt overwhelmed by the emotional support and kindness shown by her friends.