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Meaning of flood
The primary meaning of the word "flood" is an overflow of water that submerges land or a large amount of water flowing over land.
Etymology of flood
The word "flood" comes from the Old English word "flōd", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "flōduz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "pleu-", both of which are related to water and flowing
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe an overflow of water, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative uses
Synonyms
deluge
inundation
overflow
surge
torrent
spate
rush
gush
stream
flow
tide
wave
swell
burst
outpouring
downpour
cloudburst
shower
storm
tempest
hurricane
cyclone
typhoon
whirlpool
maelstrom
cataclysm
disaster
calamity
floodgate
cataract
cascade
waterfall
freshet
spate
flush
rush
effusion
efflux
outflow
discharge
emission
explosion
eruption
blast
blowout
leakage
seepage
trickle
drip
drool
Definitions
- A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
- A large flow of water, especially one that is sudden and powerful
- A situation in which a large amount of something is present or happens, often in a way that is unpleasant or difficult to deal with
Usage Examples
- The town was hit by a flood after the river burst its banks
- The flood of emotions was overwhelming after the news of the accident
- The flood of tourists during the summer months puts a strain on local resources
Antonyms
drought
dryness
aridity
desiccation
dehydration
evaporation
drainage
depletion
shortage
scarcity
lack
deficiency
insufficiency
inadequacy
paucity
sparse
meager
paltry
trickle
drip
drool
dry spell
water shortage
dearth