Meaning of the word flood in English

What does flood mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

flood

US /flʌd/

UK /flʌd/

an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land

Example:

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The heavy rains caused a severe flood in the region.

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Many homes were damaged by the sudden flood.

Synonym:

deluge inundation torrent overflow spate

an overwhelming quantity of people or things arriving or to be dealt with

Example:

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There was a flood of applications for the job.

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The news brought a flood of emotions.

Synonym:

abundance profusion deluge barrage rush

to cover (a place) with water; inundate

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The river threatened to flood the entire town.

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Heavy rains are expected to flood low-lying areas.

Synonym:

inundate submerge deluge drown engulf

to arrive in overwhelming quantities

Example:

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Emails began to flood my inbox.

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Tourists flooded the city during the festival.

Synonym:

overwhelm inundate swamp deluge saturate