Swamped: meaning, definitions and examples
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swamped
[ swɒmpt ]
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.
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
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
Etymology
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.
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