flood
//flʌd//
Noun
floodSingular
floodsPlural
1
An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.
The flood destroyed many homes in the village.
2
A large amount or quantity of something that arrives or happens suddenly.
The company received a flood of complaints after the product recall.
Synonym
Antonym
Verb
floodInfinitive
floodPresent tense
floodedPast tense
floodedPast participle
floodingPresent participle
floodsThird-person singular
1
To cover or submerge an area with water.
Heavy rain flooded the streets.
2
To arrive or come in overwhelming quantities or numbers.
Complaints flooded in after the announcement.
3
To fill or overwhelm completely with water or another liquid.
Heavy rain flooded the basement.