overload
|o-ver-load|
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/ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/
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/ˌəʊvəˈləʊd/
excessive load
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overload' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overladen,' where 'over-' meant 'excessively' and 'laden' meant 'to load.'
Historical Evolution
'overladen' transformed into the modern English word 'overload' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to load excessively,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an excessive load or amount.
The electrical overload caused a power outage.
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Verb 1
to load something excessively or beyond capacity.
The truck was overloaded with goods.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35