swamped Definition
- 1overwhelmed with an excessive amount of work or activity
- 2flooded or submerged with water
Using swamped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "swamped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I'm swamped with work this week.
Example
The boat was swamped by the waves.
Example
The city was swamped by heavy rains.
swamped Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for swamped
- overwhelmed
- burdened
- submerged
- flooded
- snowed under
Antonyms for swamped
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Summary: swamped in Brief
The term 'swamped' [swompt] refers to being overwhelmed with excessive work or activity, or flooded or submerged with water. It is often used to describe a situation where one has too much to do, as in 'I'm swamped with work this week.' It can also refer to a place that has been flooded, as in 'The city was swamped by heavy rains.'
