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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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We were overhelmed by the news of the famous actor's sudden death.
We were overhelmed by the news of the famous actor's sudden death.
Does the above imply that "We were very surprised/shocked by the news" or "We were extremely sad/sorry to hear the news?" Or something else? Thanks.
Does the above imply that "We were very surprised/shocked by the news" or "We were extremely sad/sorry to hear the news?" Or something else? Thanks.
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Over w helmed. It carries any and all of those meanings, potentially; the word here only means 'overcome with emotion'.
- Over w helmed.
- It carries any and all of those meanings, potentially; the word here only means 'overcome with emotion'.
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Overwhelmed.
It carries any and all of those meanings, potentially; the word here only means 'overcome with emotion'.
It carries any and all of those meanings, potentially; the word here only means 'overcome with emotion'.
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Mister MicawberOverwhelmed.Thanks, Mister.
It carries any and all of those meanings, potentially; the word here only means 'overcome with emotion'.
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