overload
4 synonyms for overload, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To load something with more than it can safely or properly handle.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To load something with more than it can safely or properly handle.
“Don't overload the extension cord with too many appliances.”
2. noun
An amount that exceeds what a system, person, or circuit can cope with.
“The blackout was caused by a power overload.”
How to use overload
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sensory overload
work overload
power overload
overload a circuit
Etymology
Built from over- + load.
Full origin of overload →Frequently asked questions
What does “overload” mean?
The word “overload” means to load something with more than it can safely or properly handle. In plain terms, putting too much on something — a circuit, a vehicle, a schedule, or a person's workload.
How do you pronounce “overload”?
“Overload” is pronounced oh-vuh-LOHD (/ˌoʊvɚˈloʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “overload” in a sentence?
Here is “overload” used in a sentence: “Don't overload the extension cord with too many appliances.”
What part of speech is “overload”?
Depending on how it is used, “overload” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “overload” a common word?
“Overload” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “overload” have?
“Overload” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to load something with more than it can safely or properly handle.
