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overwhelming

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3 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
3syllables

overwhelming

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overwhelming is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, overwhelming is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoverwhelming

1verb
  • To engulf, surge over and submerge.

    Synonyms: swamp

    Example: "The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

  • To overpower, crush.

    Example: "In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force."

  • To overpower emotionally.

    Example: "He was overwhelmed with guilt."

  • To cause to surround, to cover.
1noun
  • A situation of being overwhelmed.
1adjective
  • Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.
  • Very great or intense.
  • Extreme.

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