overwhelmingly
gb/ˌoʊvɚwˈɛlmɪŋli/ us/ˌoʊvɚwˈɛlmɪŋli/
B2
الإنجليزية
~ 9300
المعاني
0 معنى
adverb
B2
property
1
to a very great degree
Very, very much; in a way that is extremely strong or clear.
نمط الاستخدام:
overwhelmingly [adjective/past participle]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse "overwhelmingly" (adverb) with "overwhelming" (adjective). Use "overwhelmingly" before adjectives or verbs ("overwhelmingly happy", "overwhelmingly supported"), and "overwhelming" before nouns ("an overwhelming feeling", "overwhelming support").
المرادفات
extremely (A very common general intensifier; slightly less strong and dramatic than "overwhelmingly".)
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hugely (Informal and emotional; often used like "overwhelmingly" but sounds more casual.)
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immensely (Stresses large extent or size; similar strength but a bit more formal or literary.)
الأضداد
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of the very strong degree expressed by "overwhelmingly".)
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moderately (Suggests a medium degree, contrasting with the extreme degree of "overwhelmingly".)
المتلازمات اللفظية
overwhelmingly positive
|overwhelmingly successful
|overwhelmingly grateful
|overwhelmingly impressed
|overwhelmingly difficult
|overwhelmingly likely
الموضوعات
emotions
|evaluation
|degree
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The reviews for the movie were overwhelmingly positive, so we decided to go.
- I felt overwhelmingly grateful for their help after the accident.
- The evidence is overwhelmingly in her favor.
- Starting a new life in another country can be overwhelmingly difficult at first.
- Students were overwhelmingly impressed by the guest speaker’s honesty.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The class was overwhelmingly tired after the long test.
- I am overwhelmingly happy to see you again.
- The book was overwhelmingly difficult for new learners.
- People were overwhelmingly excited about the concert.
- The teacher was overwhelmingly pleased with the project.
adverb
C1
relation
2
by a very large majority
In a way where one side or type is almost all of the group, for example in a vote or in population numbers.
نمط الاستخدام:
overwhelmingly [voted/approved/consists of]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes use "overwhelmingly" for any simple majority (just over 50%). It is usually used when the majority is very large and clear (for example, 70–80% or more), or when one type strongly dominates a group.
المرادفات
predominantly (Focuses on something being the main part or type; slightly less strong than "overwhelmingly".)
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by a landslide (Informal phrase mainly for elections; more vivid and colloquial than "overwhelmingly".)
الأضداد
narrowly (Used for close majorities or results, the opposite of the large gap implied by "overwhelmingly".)
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evenly (Suggests two sides are close to equal, contrasting with the one-sided nature of "overwhelmingly".)
المتلازمات اللفظية
overwhelmingly supported
|overwhelmingly approved
|overwhelmingly opposed
|overwhelmingly voted for
|overwhelmingly passed
|overwhelmingly male/female
الموضوعات
politics
|statistics
|society
|core_vocabulary
|communication
أمثلة
- The bill was overwhelmingly approved by parliament, with only a few members voting against it.
- Voters overwhelmingly rejected the proposal to raise tuition fees.
- The company’s leadership is still overwhelmingly male, despite diversity efforts.
- The town is overwhelmingly dependent on tourism for jobs.
- Survey respondents were overwhelmingly in favor of shorter working hours.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The new rule was overwhelmingly accepted by the team.
- People in the city overwhelmingly voted for the young candidate.
- The class is overwhelmingly interested in online learning.
- The country is overwhelmingly urban, with most people living in cities.
- The plan was overwhelmingly supported at the meeting.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
overwhelmingly
IPA
GB/ˌoʊvɚwˈɛlmɪŋli/
US/ˌoʊvɚwˈɛlmɪŋli/
المقاطع والنبر
over - whelm - ingly (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (whelm)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: overwhelmingly
- Plural: overwhelminglies
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
overwhelminglies
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
underwhelm
verb
underwhelming
adjective
underwhelmed
adjective
التعبيرات
overwhelmingly in favor of
1/ˌoʊvɚwˈɛlmɪŋli ˈɪn fˈeɪvɚ əv/
fixed phrase
supporting something by a big majority
When almost everyone in a group supports or agrees with something.
أمثلة
- Members were overwhelmingly in favor of the new contract.
- The committee was overwhelmingly in favor of closing the road to traffic.
overwhelmingly likely
1/ˌoʊvɚwˈɛlmɪŋli lˈaɪkli/
fixed phrase
extremely probable or expected
Very, very probable; almost sure to happen.
أمثلة
- It is overwhelmingly likely that the team will reach the final.
- Given the evidence, it seems overwhelmingly likely that he will be found guilty.
overwhelmingly negative
1/ˌoʊvɚwˈɛlmɪŋli nˈɛɡɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
extremely bad or unfavorable
Very, very bad or unfavorable, with almost no good parts or opinions.
أمثلة
- Public reaction to the new law has been overwhelmingly negative.
- The movie received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics.
overwhelmingly positive
1/ˌoʊvɚwˈɛlmɪŋli pˈɑzɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
extremely good or favorable
Very, very good or favorable, with almost no bad parts or opinions.
أمثلة
- The feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive so far.
- Reviews of the restaurant were overwhelmingly positive, so we booked a table.