Meaning of the word overwhelming in English

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overwhelming

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwel.mɪŋ/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwel.mɪŋ/
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Adjective

1.

very great in amount

Example:
The support from the community was overwhelming.
She felt an overwhelming sense of relief.
2.

difficult to deal with

Example:
The amount of work was overwhelming.
She found the city to be overwhelming at first.
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