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swamping

The correct spelling is swamping.

How to pronounce swamping

verb

Say it like: Swa-mpi-ng

The correct spelling is swamping. To drench or fill with water. For example: "The boat was swamped in the storm."

Usage Examples

The boat was swamped in the storm.

I have been swamped with paperwork ever since they started using the new system.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To drench or fill with water.
  2. 2.To overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of.
  3. 3.To plunge into difficulties and perils; to overwhelm; to ruin; to wreck.

noun

  1. 1.An act of swamping (drenching or filling with water).

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