Basic Details
Word: Overwhelmingly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that is very strong or intense; to a great extent.
Synonyms: Exceedingly, immensely, vastly
Antonyms: Slightly, minimally
Idioms and Phrases
- Overwhelming odds: The situation where something is very difficult to achieve because the challenges are so great. Example: "The team faced overwhelming odds but still managed to win the championship."
- In overwhelming numbers: Referring to a large quantity or majority; usually used to describe a situation where one side has many more people or things. Example: "The fans turned out in overwhelming numbers to support their team."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The students were overwhelmingly excited about their trip to the museum.
Example 2: She felt overwhelmingly happy when she received the good news.
Example 3: The support from the community was overwhelmingly positive after the charity event.
Fun Fact
The word "overwhelmingly" is derived from the base word "overwhelm", which comes from the Old English "whelm", meaning to roll or to turn over, reflecting a sense of being overpowered.
Famous Quote
"The strongest man is he who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind." Napoleon Bonaparte
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "overwhelmingly" mean?
a) Slightly
b) Very strong or intense
c) Completely unaware
d) Not important
Answer: b) Very strong or intense
2. Which of these is a synonym of "overwhelmingly"?
a) Slightly
b) Vastly
c) Minimally
d) Occasionally
Answer: b) Vastly
3. Which word is an antonym of "overwhelmingly"?
a) Exceedingly
b) Immensely
c) Slightly
d) Intensely
Answer: c) Slightly
4. Which sentence uses "overwhelmingly" correctly?
a) The task was overwhelmingly easy for the students.
b) The rain fell overwhelmingly for a few minutes.
c) She was overwhelmingly sad about losing the game.
d) The cat was overwhelmingly loud while sleeping.
Answer: c) She was overwhelmingly sad about losing the game.
5. Which idiom relates to "overwhelmingly"?
a) In overwhelming numbers
b) To weather the storm
c) More than meets the eye
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) In overwhelming numbers
