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Do not overload the box with books.
What does Overload mean?
Overload means to give too much at once.
Dictionary definition
To put too much weight, work, or information on something; also, too much of something at once.
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Too many tasks can overload a schedule.
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The article explained how information overload can make decisions harder.
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WordOverload.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningOverload means to give too much at once.
ExampleExample: Do not overload the box with books.
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- Syllables
- oh · ver · lohd
- Strongest beat
- lohd
- Ending
- lohd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lohd.
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Synonyms
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overburdenUse when too much weight or responsibility is added.
overfillUse when too much is put inside.
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Base word
overload
adjective
overloaded
Carrying or handling too much.
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