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overloaded

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈoʊvɝˌɫoʊdɪd// UK //ˌəʊvəlˈəʊdɪd// over·load·ed

adj. having too much of something to handle at once. You use this when a person has too much work or when a machine has too much power or data.

adj. burdened with an excessive amount of something, such as work, responsibility, or data. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'become'.


SIMPLE

The electrical circuit is overloaded and might blow a fuse.

CONTEXTUAL

The server became overloaded during the holiday sale because too many customers tried to access the site at once.

COMPLEX

Managers must ensure that junior staff do not feel overloaded with administrative tasks that detract from their primary research responsibilities.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb or modifies a noun to describe a state of excess.

Pitfall

I am very overload with workI am very overloaded with workLearners often use the base verb 'overload' when they need the participial adjective 'overloaded' to describe their state.

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