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to flood
01
to become covered or filled by water
Intransitive
Transitive: to flood a place or area
Examples
Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns.
After the winter thaw, the low-lying areas began to flood, prompting residents to evacuate to higher ground.
02
(of a river) to become filled and overflown with water and spread it onto the surrounding lands
Intransitive
Examples
When the snow melted rapidly, the river flooded, inundating low-lying areas.
After days of heavy rain, the river finally flooded, disrupting transportation routes.
03
to fill in large quantities or numbers in an overwhelming way
Transitive: to flood sth
Examples
Emails flooded her inbox after the announcement.
Compliments flooded his social media after he shared his artwork.
04
to supply or provide too much of something
Transitive: to flood sth with a resource
Examples
The company flooded the market with new products, driving up competition.
She flooded the room with light by opening all the curtains.
Flood
01
the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage
Examples
After the flood, many people were left homeless.
Rescue teams were sent to help those affected by the flood.
02
light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
03
a large flow
04
an overwhelming number or amount
05
the act of flooding; filling to overflowing
06
the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide)
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