o·ver·load
 overload
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- pronunciation:
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lod
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
overloads, overloading, overloaded |
| definition: |
to put too heavy or great a load in or on.
I think that teacher overloads her students with homework.- similar words:
- overwhelm
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| related words: |
burden, tax |
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The word overload
contains the following part:
over-
Old English
prefix
that means
excessively, too much; over, on top, above
Example words:
overboard,
overcast,
overcoat,
overcome,
overdo,
overflow,
overhead,
overjoyed,
overlap,
overload,
overlook,
overpower,
overtake,
overwhelm