Overloaded vs Overwhelmed - What's the difference?
overloaded | overwhelmed |
(overload)
loaded too heavily
of a word, having multiple meanings depending on context
(computing) of a name, used for more than one variable or procedure etc; differentiated by the compiler based on context
(overwhelm)
To engulf, surge over and submerge.
To overpower, crush.
* Bible, Psalms lxxviii. 53
To overpower emotionally.
To cause to surround, to cover.
As verbs the difference between overloaded and overwhelmed
is that overloaded is (overload) while overwhelmed is (overwhelm).As an adjective overloaded
is loaded too heavily.overloaded
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Verb
(head)Adjective
(en adjective)overwhelmed
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Verb
(head)overwhelm
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- The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.
- In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.
- The sea overwhelmed their enemies.
- He was overwhelmed with guilt.
- Joy overwhelmed her when she realized that she had won a million dollars.
- (Papin)
