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swamped

 

[ swɒmpt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

feeling overwhelmed

To be swamped means to be overwhelmed or inundated with a large amount of work or tasks. It can also refer to being flooded with water, as in a swamp. The feeling of being swamped can be stressful and exhausting.

Synonyms

burdened, flooded, overwhelmed

Examples of usage

  • I'm swamped with work this week, I don't know how I'll get it all done.
  • After the heavy rain, the fields were swamped with water.
  • She felt swamped by the responsibilities of her new job.
Context #2 | Noun

wetland area

As a noun, a swamp is a wetland area characterized by waterlogged soil and dominated by woody plants. Swamps are important ecosystems that provide habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Synonyms

bog, marsh, wetland

Examples of usage

  • The swamp was home to many different species of birds and reptiles.
  • The conservation efforts focused on preserving the unique biodiversity of the swamp.

Translations

Translations of the word "swamped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inundado

🇮🇳 जलमग्न

🇩🇪 überflutet

🇮🇩 tergenang

🇺🇦 затоплений

🇵🇱 zalany

🇯🇵 浸水した

🇫🇷 inondé

🇪🇸 inundado

🇹🇷 sular altında

🇰🇷 물에 잠긴

🇸🇦 مغمور

🇨🇿 zaplavený

🇸🇰 zaplavený

🇨🇳 淹没

🇸🇮 poplavljen

🇮🇸 flóð

🇰🇿 су басқан

🇬🇪 წყალდიდობა

🇦🇿 su altında qalmış

🇲🇽 inundado

Word origin

The word 'swamp' originated from the Dutch word 'sompe' meaning swamp. It has been used in English since the 1620s to refer to waterlogged, marshy areas. Swamps have long been part of folklore and literature, often symbolizing mystery and danger.

See also: swamp, swampland.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,449, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.