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Word of the Day
Intermediate
Overwhelming
/ˌoʊ.vərˈwel.mɪŋ/
· adjective
What does "Overwhelming" mean?
Very strong in effect or amount — so much that you can’t easily handle it. Used for emotions (overwhelming joy), amounts (overwhelming evidence), or experiences (overwhelming traffic).
Example sentences
1
The response to our launch was overwhelming.
2
Starting a new job can feel overwhelming in the first week.
3
The evidence was overwhelming — there was no room for doubt.
Common mistake
Stress: o-ver-WHELM-ing. The 'wh' sounds like a regular 'w' in modern English.