Old English · verb
oferwrecan
- Part of speech
- verb
- Verb class
- strong class V
- IPA
- /ˌo.ferˈwre.kɑn/[ˌo.verˈwre.kɑn]
- Syllables
- ˌo · fer · ˈwre · kɑn (4 syllables)
- Modern English
- overwhelm
Meaning
-
to overwhelm
Conjugation
| Present | Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative | ||
| 1st singular | oferwrece | oferwræc |
| 2nd singular | oferwricst | oferwrǣce |
| 3rd singular | oferwricþ | oferwræc |
| Plural | oferwrecaþ | oferwrǣcon |
| Subjunctive | ||
| Singular | oferwrece | oferwrǣce |
| Plural | oferwrecen | oferwrǣcen |
| Form | |
|---|---|
| Infinitive | oferwrecan |
| Inflected infinitive | oferwrecenne |
| Imperative singular | oferwrec |
| Imperative plural | oferwrecaþ |
| Present participle | oferwrecende |
| Past participle | oferwrecen |
All forms (13)
Etymology
Equivalent to ofer- + wrecan.
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