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    overwhelmed

    US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlmd/

    ・

    UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɛlmd/

    B2
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo defeat something or someone completely
    I’m overwhelmed by the positive comments, thank you!
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo affect someone emotionally in a strong way
    Sadness overwhelmed the girl when she was told that her mother had died
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause to have too much to handle (e.g. work)
    He was overwhelmed with the bulk of work he needed to complete before the weekend.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo cover somebody/something completely
    The town was overwhelmed by floodwaters.
    adj.AdjectiveFeeling like you have so much to do that you can't even get started.
    I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work I had to do.
    adj.AdjectiveFeeling like you are unable to cope with something
    I was overwhelmed by the support I received after the accident.
    adj.AdjectiveDefeated completely; overpowered.
    The small army was overwhelmed by the enemy's superior numbers.
    adj.AdjectiveCovered completely; buried or submerged.
    The town was overwhelmed by floodwaters.
    v.VerbDefeated completely; overpowered.
    The enemy was overwhelmed by the superior forces.
    v.VerbCovered or submerged completely.
    The town was overwhelmed by the floodwaters.

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    • These are the people who consistently leave you overwhelmed and exhausted.

      These are the people who consistently leave you overwhelmed and exhausted.

    B1

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    04:15Things They Don't Tell You About Living Alone
    • In short, when you start to live alone you will feel a little overwhelmed,

      In short, when you start to live alone you will feel a little overwhelmed,

    • when you start to live alone you will feel  a little overwhelmed

      when you start to live alone you will feel  a little overwhelmed

    B1

    10 Signs Your Mental Health is Getting Worse

    08:2510 Signs Your Mental Health is Getting Worse
    • You might be feeling this way because of an overload of stress in your life, or you're feeling overwhelmed with all of your responsibilities and to-do lists.  

      You might be feeling this way because of an overload of stress in your life, or you're feeling overwhelmed with all of your responsibilities and to-do lists.  

    • Number two, you get overwhelmed easier.

      Number two, you get overwhelmed easier.

    B1

    Former Secret Service agent shares tips on how to read people

    05:33Former Secret Service agent shares tips on how to read people
    • Because I'm so overwhelmed with trying to lie and talk at the same time, my body kind of shuts down.

      Because I'm so overwhelmed with trying to lie and talk at the same time, my body kind of shuts down.

    • OVERWHELMED WITH TRYING A LIE

      OVERWHELMED WITH TRYING A LIE

    A2

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    10:58The Cascadia Fault Is Ready To Rupture: A MEGA Earthquake Is Coming!
    • Despite Japan's advanced earthquake preparedness measures, the scale of the disaster overwhelmed the country's resources, highlighting the immense challenges faced by even the most well-prepared nations.

      Despite Japan's advanced earthquake preparedness measures, the scale of the disaster overwhelmed the country's resources, highlighting the immense challenges faced by even the most well-prepared nations.

    B2

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    • Instead of making better choices, we become overwhelmed by choice, sometimes even afraid of it.

      Instead of making better choices, we become overwhelmed by choice, sometimes even afraid of it.

    B1

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    14:13Give me 14 minutes and I'll help you think & speak faster
    • No, because if you gave them everything, you overwhelmed them.

      No, because if you gave them everything, you overwhelmed them.

    A2

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    12:48Manor Lords - Before You Buy
    • I never feel overwhelmed, and that's impressive considering A, the game isn't done yet, and B, I mean there's just a lot of stuff in this game that if it weren't handled as well would be overwhelming.

      I never feel overwhelmed, and that's impressive considering A, the game isn't done yet, and B, I mean there's just a lot of stuff in this game that if it weren't handled as well would be overwhelming.

    B1

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    • Overwhelmed by fame and infamy in the wake of The Phantom Menace, Lloyd vanished from the industry.

      Overwhelmed by fame and infamy in the wake of The Phantom Menace, Lloyd vanished from the industry.

    B2

    If you’re not motivated, do this.

    03:45If you’re not motivated, do this.
    • And then that motivation went away again, so is there actually a solution to all this or are you always going to feel overwhelmed by your goals and your dreams?

      And then that motivation went away again, so is there actually a solution to all this or are you always going to feel overwhelmed by your goals and your dreams?

    A2