flood — an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Pronunciation (IPA): /flʌd/
Example Sentences
- My inbox was flooded with spam emails after I won the 'Congratulations! You're our millionth visitor!' lottery.
- The basement flooded during the storm, turning our storage room into an indoor swimming pool.
- Social media was flooded with memes about the new fashion trend.
flood
NOUN[/flʌd/]
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'flod', meaning 'flowing water' or 'tide'. The word descends from Proto-Germanic roots shared across the Germanic language family, cognate with German 'Flut'.
Breakdown
Old English 'flod' (flowing water) developed into modern English 'flood', with the root relating to water in motion or tidal flow from Proto-Germanic origins.
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📝Examples
“My inbox was flooded with spam emails after I won the 'Congratulations! You're our millionth visitor!' lottery.”
“The basement flooded during the storm, turning our storage room into an indoor swimming pool.”
“Social media was flooded with memes about the new fashion trend.”
“The restaurant was flooded with orders after the celebrity review.”
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