Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flood
noun
/flʌd/
Definition
An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.
Examples
- The flood caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
- After the heavy rain, the river overflowed, leading to a major flood in the area.
- Many families were displaced due to the sudden flood.
Meaning
Flood refers to the situation where water inundates land that is typically not submerged, resulting in potentially disastrous conditions.
Synonyms
- deluge
- inundation
- overflow
- torrent
- swamp
