Pronunciation

/flʌd/

Definitions

• Noun: A large amount of water that covers normally dry land, especially when it comes from heavy rain or a river overflowing its banks. Example: “The town was hit by a devastating flood after days of continuous rain.”
• Verb: (1) To cover with a great quantity of water; inundate. Example: “Heavy rains flooded the streets and homes.” (2) To fill something to excess or beyond capacity, often metaphorically. Example: “The stadium was flooded with fans eager to see the game.”

Noun usage examples:

• “The village regularly experiences floods during the monsoon season.”
• “They were victims of the recent flash flood caused by the burst dam.”

Verb usage examples:

• “The basement was prone to flooding whenever there was a severe storm.”
• “Her inbox flooded with emails after her video went viral.”

Phrases

• “Flood waters” refers to the water that covers land during a flood.
• “Flood warning” is an alert issued when a flood is expected in a particular area.
• “Flood insurance” is a type of insurance coverage against property loss due to flooding.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The entire region was declared a disaster zone after the severe floods damaged infrastructure.”
• Verb: “The football pitch was flooded, forcing the cancellation of the match.”

Synonyms

• Deluge
• Torrent
• Inundation
• Overflow
• Surge (in context of water)
• Overwhelm (metaphorically)