whelm

Meanings

• Verb

  To overpower or overwhelm someone or something.

  - "The crowd whelmed him with their cheers."
  - "The storm whelmed the small boat."

• Noun

  A large wave that engulfs a ship or a small boat.

  - "The sailor was swallowed by a whelm."
  - "The ship was destroyed by a series of whelms."

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Pronunciation

1. /wɛlm/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unwhelm

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Synonyms

overwhelm , whemmel , whemmel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whelm
helm , helmless , helmpebbel

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Variants

List of all variants of whelm that leads to same result
whelm , whelmed , whelming , whelms

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Etymology

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Old English 'hwelm' meaning 'a wave, a swell'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'whelm' comes from Old English 'hwelm', which also meant 'a wheel'.

2. The term 'whelm' is often used in nautical contexts to describe large waves or waves that swamp a ship.

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Related Concepts

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1. overpower: To have greater strength or influence than someone or something.

2. overwhelm: To affect or influence someone or something extremely.

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Culture

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In literature, 'whelm' is often used to describe the overwhelming power of nature or emotions.

How to Memorize "whelm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large wave engulfing a boat or a person being surrounded by a crowd cheering.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a wave or a crowd that is too powerful to resist.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Waves Helm Me' to remember the word.

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