Swamping: meaning, definitions and examples

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swamping

 

[ ˈswɒmpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

overwhelm greatly

Swamping refers to the act of overwhelming something or someone. It often suggests being inundated with a large quantity of something, such as a flood of demands or tasks. In a more literal sense, it can also describe the immersion of an object in water, leading to a situation where it is flooded or submerged. This term can apply to various contexts including offices, homes, and even emotional states.

Synonyms

flood, inundate, overload, overwhelm

Examples of usage

  • The team was swamped with work before the deadline.
  • After the storm, the town was swamped with water.
  • He felt swamped by the amount of information he had to digest.
  • The emails swamped her inbox all at once.

Translations

Translations of the word "swamping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inundação

🇮🇳 बाढ़

🇩🇪 Überflutung

🇮🇩 genangan

🇺🇦 заливаючи

🇵🇱 zalewanie

🇯🇵 水没

🇫🇷 inondation

🇪🇸 inundación

🇹🇷 su baskını

🇰🇷 침수

🇸🇦 فيضانات

🇨🇿 záplavy

🇸🇰 záplavy

🇨🇳 淹没

🇸🇮 poplava

🇮🇸 flóð

🇰🇿 су тасқыны

🇬🇪 წყლის ღვარცოფი

🇦🇿 sel

🇲🇽 inundación

Etymology

The term 'swamp' originated from the Middle English word 'swampe', which finds its roots in Old English 'swamppa' meaning 'a bog or marsh'. This term evolved in its usage, gaining a figurative meaning over time. By the late 19th century, the word began to be used in a broader sense, not only referring to physical lowlands characterized by wet, spongy ground but also describing situations where someone is burdened or overwhelmed. The transition from a physical to a more abstract use reflects the flexibility of language and the ability of terms to adapt to new contexts. The increased pace of life and communication in modern society has further popularized the term, often associated with feelings of being stressed or heavily loaded with responsibilities.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,557 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.