Cool MateMeaning of Flood
a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
In simple words: A lot of water that covers land that is usually dry.
Flood in a sentence
- The flood caused significant damage to the town's infrastructure.
- After the heavy rain, a flood swept through the valley, destroying homes.
- They prepared for a potential flood by constructing barriers along the river.
- A flood of emotions washed over her as she received the news.
- The flood of information made it difficult for her to decide.
How to use Flood
Use 'flood' in contexts related to weather, rivers, or events causing much water. Avoid casual contexts where 'flood' may sound too dramatic.
Grammar pattern
flood + object
Memory hint
Imagine a 'floe' (like ice) leading to a flood; 'floe-d' sounds like flood.
Related words
Collocations with Flood
Synonyms for Flood
- inundation
- deluge
- overflow
- torrent
Opposites of Flood
- drought
- dryness
Common mistakes with Flood
- Confused with 'flooding' (the ongoing process) and 'flood' (the event).
- Using 'flood' with non-water-related contexts.
- Incorrectly using 'flood' in past or future tense without proper conjugation.
Flood appears in
Flood in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فيضان
كمية كبيرة من الماء تغطي أرضًا عادة ما تكون جافة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বন্যা
অনেক জল যা সাধারণত শুকনো জমিকে ঢেকে ফেলে।
- GermanDeutsch
Flut
Viel Wasser, das Land bedeckt, das normalerweise trocken ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Inundación
Mucha agua que cubre tierra que normalmente está seca.
- Persianفارسی
سیل
یه عالمه آب که یه جایی رو که معمولاً خشکه، گرفته باشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Inondation
Beaucoup d'eau qui recouvre un terrain habituellement sec.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बाढ़
बहुत सारा पानी जो सूखी ज़मीन को ढक लेता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Alluvione
Tanta acqua che copre un terreno solitamente asciutto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Inundação, Enchente
Muita água cobrindo terra que normalmente está seca.
- RussianРусский
Наводнение, потоп
Много воды, которая покрывает землю, обычно сухую.
- Urduاردو
سیل
بہت سارا پانی جو زمین کو ڈھانپ لے جو عام طور پر خشک ہوتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
洪水
覆盖通常干燥土地的大量水。
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Frequently asked questions about Flood
What does Flood mean?
A lot of water that covers land that is usually dry.
What is the definition of Flood?
a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
How do you use Flood in a sentence?
The flood caused significant damage to the town's infrastructure.
Can you give another example of Flood?
After the heavy rain, a flood swept through the valley, destroying homes.
What are synonyms for Flood?
Common alternatives include inundation, deluge, overflow, torrent.
What is the opposite of Flood?
Opposite meanings include drought, dryness.
What words go with Flood?
It commonly pairs with catastrophic, devastating, great, cause, come, hit something, strike something, water, plain, damage, be in (full) flood, great, constant, sudden, inundate somebody/something, bring, cause, release, flood of, a flood of memories, in floods of tears.
What are common mistakes when using Flood?
Confused with 'flooding' (the ongoing process) and 'flood' (the event). Using 'flood' with non-water-related contexts. Incorrectly using 'flood' in past or future tense without proper conjugation.
How do you pronounce Flood?
US: /["/flʌd/"]/, UK: /["/flʌd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Flood?
Use 'flood' in contexts related to weather, rivers, or events causing much water. Avoid casual contexts where 'flood' may sound too dramatic.
What CEFR level is Flood?
"Flood" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.