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Vocabulary Entry
overload
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
An excessive amount or burden of something.
Example Sentences
"The overload on the electrical circuit caused a power outage."
"During the holiday season, many people experience emotional overload."
"The truck was carrying an overload of cargo, making it difficult to drive."
V
verb
To load something beyond its capacity or limit.
Example Sentences
"You should not overload your backpack with too many books."
"The workers were warned not to overload the crane with too much weight."
"If you overload the washing machine, it won't clean the clothes properly."
A
adjective
Characterized by an excessive load or burden.
Example Sentences
"The overload system in the factory was a concern for safety."
"They implemented overload protection to prevent equipment failure."
"The overload capacity of the bridge was tested before it was opened to traffic."