deluge
de
ˈdɛ
de
luge
ljuʤ
lyooj
British pronunciation
/dˈɛljuːd‍ʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "deluge"in English

Deluge
01

a sudden and heavy rainfall

deluge definition and meaning
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The deluge caused flash flooding throughout the city, overwhelming the drainage systems and submerging streets.
Farmers welcomed the deluge after months of drought, as the heavy rain revitalized their parched fields.
02

the overflow of normally dry land by rising water

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deluge definition and meaning
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The river burst its banks, causing a deluge across the valley.
Entire villages were swept away by the deluge following the storm.
03

an overwhelming quantity of something, especially information, work, or emotion

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The company received a deluge of complaints after the product recall.
He faced a deluge of emails upon returning from vacation.
to deluge
01

to flood or cover completely with water

to deluge definition and meaning
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The storm deluged the streets, leaving cars stranded.
Heavy rains deluged the valley and destroyed several homes.
02

to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of tasks, messages, or demands

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The help desk was deluged with support requests after the outage.
She was deluged with paperwork on her first day back.
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