overloaded
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/ˌoʊvərˈloʊdɪd/
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/ˌəʊvəˈləʊdɪd/
(overload)
excessive load
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overloaded' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'load' meaning 'to burden'.
Historical Evolution
'overload' transformed from the Old English word 'lad' meaning 'way, course, journey' and eventually became the modern English word 'load'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to burden excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past participle form of 'overload'.
The truck was overloaded with cargo.
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Adjective 1
having too much of something; burdened with excess.
The server was overloaded with requests.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40