Pronunciation: /flʌd/
noun a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged
A1 The flood destroyed many homes in the village.
A2 During the flood, people had to evacuate to higher ground.
B1 The government provided aid to the flood victims to help them recover.
B2 After the flood, the community came together to rebuild and support each other.
C1 The flood mitigation project successfully prevented major flooding in the city.
C2 The flood control system was designed to withstand even the most severe weather conditions.
verb to cover or submerge (a place or area) with water
A1 The heavy rain flooded the streets.
A2 The river flooded after days of continuous rainfall.
B1 The burst pipe flooded the basement of the house.
B2 The dam release caused the river to flood the surrounding areas.
C1 The tsunami warning prompted residents to evacuate before the area was flooded.
C2 The government implemented flood prevention measures to protect the city from future disasters.
formal The flood caused extensive damage to the town's infrastructure.
informal I heard there was a flood in the area last night.
slang The rain was coming down so hard, it felt like a flood!
figurative The flood of emotions overwhelmed her as she listened to the heartfelt speech.
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