# swamped

/ˈswɔmpt/ (US) · /swˈɒmpt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/swamped
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

to be completely busy or have too much work to handle. You use this when you feel like you are drowning in your responsibilities.

For teachers: to be overwhelmed by a large amount of work or responsibility.

## Examples

- I am completely swamped with work this week.
- The new project manager was swamped by the sudden increase in customer inquiries and had to hire extra staff.
- By the time the final deadline approached, the lead architect was so swamped with last-minute revisions that she barely had time to sleep.

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