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overpowering Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: OW1 V ER0 P AW1 R IH0 NG

What Does Overpowering Mean?

Overpowering is a verb that means present participle and gerund of overpower. As an adjective, it means That overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming. As a noun, it means The process of something being overpowered.

Word Facts for Overpowering

Part of speechverb, adjective, noun
Synonymsoverwhelming, irresistible and resistless
Pluraloverpowerings
Comparative / superlativemore overpowering, most overpowering

Overpowering Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of overpower

Overpowering as an Adjective

  1. That overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming.

Overpowering as a Noun

  1. The process of something being overpowered.

Synonyms of Overpowering

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Antonyms of Overpowering

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Overpowering in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

overpowering

overpowering (comparative more overpowering, superlative most overpowering)

overpowering (plural overpowerings)

Words That Rhyme With Overpowering

Overpowering: Your Questions Answered

Is overpowering a verb or an adjective?

Overpowering is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.

What is another word for overpowering?

Words with a similar meaning to overpowering include overwhelming, irresistible and resistless. See the full list of overpowering synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of overpowering?

The plural of overpowering is overpowerings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of overpowering?

The comparative form is more overpowering and the superlative form is most overpowering.

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