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Flood

UK /["/flʌd/"]/US /["/flʌd/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

inundation
deluge
overflow
torrent

Antonyms

drought
dryness

Common mistakes

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.