How Do You Spell OVERPOWERED?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəpˈa͡ʊəd] (IPA)

Overpowered is a verb that means to defeat someone or something that is difficult to defeat. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/, which gives a clear indication of how to pronounce it correctly. The word starts with an open-o sound, followed by a schwa sound, then a voiceless p sound, and finally, an ou diphthong, along with an rd sound. This spelling reflects the English language's complexity, and practicing the phonetic transcription of words can immensely help in improving one's English speaking and pronouncing skills.

OVERPOWERED Meaning and Definition

1. Overpowered is an adjective that describes something or someone possessing an excessive or overwhelming amount of power or strength. It refers to a situation or entity that is dominant or superior in a way that it overwhelms any opposing force or competition.

   In the context of physical strength, being overpowered implies having an extraordinary level of force or might, usually surpassing the abilities of others. This can apply to individuals who are exceptionally strong or have a superior level of physical prowess. Additionally, it can refer to objects, such as weapons or machinery, that possess an extraordinary degree of power, making them exceptionally effective and hard to resist.

   In a more figurative sense, overpowered can describe situations or individuals with an overwhelming influence or control. For example, in a game or sport, an overpowered character or team possesses an unbalanced advantage, making it difficult for opponents to compete on an equal level. In the context of relationships or social dynamics, someone can be overpowered if they are subjected to the controlling influence or dominance of another person.

   Overall, the term "overpowered" conveys the idea of a remarkable abundance or concentration of power that exceeds expectations, making the influenced entity or opposing force seem relatively weak or insignificant in comparison.

Top Common Misspellings for OVERPOWERED *

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Etymology of OVERPOWERED

The word overpowered is derived from the combination of the prefix over- and the verb power.

The prefix over- denotes excess or superiority. It comes from the Old English word ofer, which had similar connotations.

The word power originated from the Old French term poeir and the Latin word potere, both meaning to be able or to have power. These terms ultimately trace back to the Proto-Indo-European root *poti- which means powerful or master.

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• Overpressure.

Conjugate verb Overpowered

CONDITIONAL

I would overpower

we would overpower

you would overpower

he/she/it would overpower

they would overpower

FUTURE

I will overpower

we will overpower

you will overpower

he/she/it will overpower

they will overpower

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overpowered

we will have overpowered

you will have overpowered

he/she/it will have overpowered

they will have overpowered

PAST

I overpowered

we overpowered

you overpowered

he/she/it overpowered

they overpowered

PAST PERFECT

I had overpowered

we had overpowered

you had overpowered

he/she/it had overpowered

they had overpowered

PRESENT

I overpower

we overpower

you overpower

he/she/it overpowers

they overpower

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overpowered

we have overpowered

you have overpowered

he/she/it has overpowered

they have overpowered

I am overpowering

we are overpowering

you are overpowering

he/she/it is overpowering

they are overpowering

I was overpowering

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I will be overpowering

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I have been overpowering

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I would be overpowering

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