flood
flood
cover with water
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flood usage examples
Broken dam gates might flood the lower fields if they are not fixed quickly.
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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 / overflow / deluge / swamp / soak / submerge
To spill over the edge (of a container, river bank, etc.); usually describes spilling rather than wide-area inundation.
The bathtub overflowed because he forgot to turn off the tap.
Stronger or more literary than 'flood'; denotes a very large, often sudden volume of water, or figuratively a great quantity of something.
After the storm, the town experienced a deluge that damaged many homes.
As a verb, to overwhelm or inundate (with water or tasks); literal use for water is possible but many common uses are figurative.
The rescue team was swamped by calls for help during the storm.
To make something very wet or allow it to become saturated with liquid; emphasizes penetration of water into materials rather than covering an area.
The clothes were soaked after he walked home in the rain.
To put or go completely under the surface of water; often implies full immersion rather than covering an area.
The submarine submerged and disappeared from view.
To completely surround or cover something so that it is overwhelmed; used for water and many dramatic/figurative situations.
The village was engulfed by the rising river.
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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
/tuː ˈflʌd/
flood translation
flood
flood examples
Broken dam gates might flood the lower fields if they are not fixed quickly.
flood transcription
/tuː ˈflʌd/, /tuː ˈflʌd/
Questions about this word
flood meaning: what does it mean?
cover with water
flood pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
flood is pronounced as /tuː 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?
Broken dam gates might flood the lower fields if they are not fixed quickly. Translation: Если ворота плотины не починят быстро, вода может затапливать нижние поля.
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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