Definitions
- Describing a state of extreme exhaustion or physical weakness. - Referring to a feeling of complete defeat or helplessness. - Talking about a physical posture of lying flat on the ground, face down.
- Describing a feeling of being completely overcome by emotions, tasks, or responsibilities. - Referring to a situation where someone is flooded with too much information or stimuli. - Talking about a state of being overpowered or defeated by an opposing force or situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being overcome by something.
- 2Both words can refer to a feeling of defeat or helplessness.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a physical state or posture.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Prostrated is often caused by physical exhaustion or illness, while overwhelmed is usually caused by emotional or mental stress.
- 2Intensity: Prostrated implies a more severe physical or emotional state than overwhelmed.
- 3Physicality: Prostrated specifically refers to a physical posture of lying flat on the ground, while overwhelmed does not have a physical connotation.
- 4Duration: Prostrated implies a longer-lasting state than overwhelmed.
- 5Connotation: Prostrated has a more negative connotation than overwhelmed, which can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Prostrated and overwhelmed are synonyms that describe a state of being overcome by something. However, prostrated specifically refers to a physical posture of lying flat on the ground, while overwhelmed does not have a physical connotation. Additionally, prostrated is often caused by physical exhaustion or illness, while overwhelmed is usually caused by emotional or mental stress.
