The difference between Massive and Overwhelming
When used as nouns, massive means a homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure, whereas overwhelming means a situation of being overwhelmed.
When used as adjectives, massive means of or pertaining to a large mass, whereas overwhelming means overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.
check bellow for the other definitions of Massive and Overwhelming
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Massive as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to a large mass; weighty, heavy, or bulky.
Examples:
"A massive comet or asteroid appears to have ended the era of the dinosaurs."
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Massive as an adjective:
Much larger than normal.
Examples:
"Compared to its counterparts from World War II, the Abrams main battle tank is truly massive."
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Massive as an adjective:
Of great significance or import; overwhelming.
Examples:
"The enlightenment comprises massive shifts in many areas of Western thought."
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Massive as an adjective (mineralogy):
Not exhibiting crystal form.
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Massive as an adjective:
Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome.
Examples:
"Did you see Colbert last night? He was massive!"
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Massive as an adjective (colloquial, informal, Ireland):
outstanding, beautiful
Examples:
"Your dress is massive, love. Where did you get it?"
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Massive as an adjective (informal):
To a very great extent; total, utter.
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Massive as an adjective (physics):
(of a particle) Possessing mass.
Examples:
"Some bosons are massive while others are massless."
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Massive as a noun (mineralogy):
A homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure.
Examples:
"karst massives in western Georgia"
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Massive as a noun (slang):
A group of people from a locality, or sharing a collective aim, interest, etc.
Examples:
"Big up to the Croydon massive!"
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Overwhelming as a verb:
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Overwhelming as an adjective:
Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.
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Overwhelming as an adjective:
Very great or intense.
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Overwhelming as an adjective:
Extreme.
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Overwhelming as a noun:
A situation of being overwhelmed.
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