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Meaning of flooding
The primary meaning of the word "flooding" refers to the state of being covered or filled with water, often due to an overflow or excess of water.
Etymology of flooding
The word "flooding" originates from the Old English word "flōd," meaning "stream" or "river," and the suffix "-ing," which forms a present participle or gerund, indicating an action or process
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of covering or filling something with water
Synonyms
inundation
deluge
overflow
surge
torrent
spate
flood
gush
rush
stream
flow
outpouring
cascade
cataract
downpour
cloudburst
shower
storm
tempest
turmoil
turbulence
chaos
havoc
devastation
destruction
calamity
disaster
catastrophe
overflow
inundation
swamping
submersion
immersion
drenching
soaking
saturation
waterlogging
engulfment
Definitions
- The act of covering or filling something with water, especially due to an overflow or excess of water
- * A large amount of water that covers an area of land, often causing damage or disruption
Usage Examples
- The city experienced severe flooding after the heavy rainfall, causing damage to homes and businesses
- * The flooding of the riverbanks made it difficult for people to access the nearby park
- * The flooding in the basement was caused by a burst pipe, and the water had to be pumped out
Antonyms
drought
dryness
aridity
desiccation
dehydration
parchedness
barrenness
dry spell
waterlessness
scarcity
lack
deficiency
insufficiency
shortage
paucity
sparsity
rareness
infrequency
cessation
stoppage
halt
termination
ending
conclusion