whelm

[US]/wɛlm/
[UK]/wɛlm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to cover or engulf completely; to overwhelm or crush
vi.to be covered or submerged
Word Forms
Past Tensewhelmed
Past Participlewhelmed
Third Person Singularwhelms
Present Participlewhelming

Phrases & Collocations

overwhelm

whelm away

whelm up

whelm with

underwhelm

whelm down

whelm in

whelm into

whelm over

whelm around

Example Sentences

the waves began to whelm the shore.

she felt overwhelmed by the amount of work.

don't let your emotions whelm you.

he was whelmed by the unexpected news.

the project began to whelm the team with its complexity.

they were whelmed with joy at the surprise party.

the floodwaters whelmed the entire village.

he tried to whelm his fears before the presentation.

she was whelmed by the support of her friends.

the excitement began to whelm the audience.

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