The movie star was overwhelmed by the adulation of her fans.
The movie star was overwhelmed by the adulation of her fans.
English
overwhelm
ˌoʊvərˈwelm, ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm, ˌovɚˈʍɛlm, ˌoʊvɚˈwɛlm, ˌoʊvɚˈʍɛlm, ˌəʊvəˈwɛlm, ˌəʊvəˈʍɛlm
Meaning: to defeat completely; to cause to feel sudden strong emotion; to be too much to deal with
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | overwhelm |
| 3rd person singular present | overwhelms |
| Present participle | overwhelming |
| Past | overwhelmed |
| Will future | will overwhelm |
| Going-to future | going to overwhelm |
| Imperative negative | don't overwhelm / do not overwhelm |
Example sentences
The sheer volume of work completely overwhelmed the new employee.
The sheer volume of work completely overwhelmed the new employee.
Usage Notes
Can describe being inundated with tasks or being overcome by powerful emotions like grief or joy.
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