flood
flood
overflow of water
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flood with Russian translation
flood usage examples
Они построили барьеры, чтобы защитить город от наводнения.
They built barriers to protect the town from a flood.
Наводнение затопило дороги и сделало поездки невозможными.
The flood covered the roads and made travel impossible.
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flood belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
flood synonyms
What's the difference between flood / flooding / inundation / deluge / overflow / waterlogging
focuses on the process or event of water covering land (often used for the event)
Flooding after the storm closed many roads.
more formal or literary synonym for flood, often used in technical or historical contexts
The report described the inundation of low-lying areas.
suggests a very large, often dramatic flood or heavy downpour; frequently used figuratively
A deluge of water swept through the valley after the dam broke.
often refers to water exceeding its container or bank; can be smaller scale than a flood
The river's overflow flooded the nearby fields.
technical/agricultural term referring to soil saturated with water (often long-term), not necessarily wide-area flooding
Poor drainage caused waterlogging in the fields all season.
emphasizes fast, violent flow of water (e.g., mountain stream or heavy rain runoff)
After the avalanche melted, a torrent of water rushed down the valley.
often British; denotes a sudden series or outburst (e.g., a spate of floods or incidents), can mean short flood in rivers
There was a spate of floods along the river this spring.
idiomatic phrase referring to a high tide or the state when water level is high; not always catastrophic
At high water the quay was barely visible.
a sudden powerful forward or upward movement (often used for water but also for other increases like demand or power)
A surge of seawater flooded the lower streets.
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How to pronounce flood and what this word means
flood means flood. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce flood
/ˈflʌd/
flood translation
flood
flood examples
They built barriers to protect the town from a flood.
flood transcription
/ˈflʌd/, /ˈflʌd/
Questions about this word
flood meaning: what does it mean?
overflow of water
flood pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
flood is pronounced as /ˈflʌd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
flood definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They built barriers to protect the town from a flood. Translation: Они построили барьеры, чтобы защитить город от наводнения.
Is flood part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, flood can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is flood part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, flood can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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