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US/ˌoʊ.vərˈwel.mɪŋ/
UK/ˌəʊ.vəˈwel.mɪŋ/
very great in amount or strength, often so much that it is hard to deal with
In context
The team won by an overwhelming majority of votes.
Moving to a new country can be an overwhelming experience.
She felt an overwhelming urge to leave the room.
Words that go with overwhelming
adjective + noun
- overwhelming majorityAn overwhelming majority supported the plan.
- overwhelming evidenceThere is overwhelming evidence that he is guilty.
- overwhelming supportThe mayor received overwhelming support.
- overwhelming senseHe had an overwhelming sense of relief.
- overwhelming feelingGrief was an overwhelming feeling for weeks.
adverb + adjective
- simply overwhelmingThe size of the crowd was simply overwhelming.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am overwhelming by work.Correct: I am overwhelmed by work.