Flood

/flʌd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.

The flood caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

a sudden or great quantity of something.

After the announcement, there was a flood of applications for the new job openings.

verb

to cover or overflow with water; to inundate.

Heavy rains flooded the streets, making them impassable.

to fill with an overwhelming amount.

The company was flooded with inquiries after the product launch.

Old English 'flōd', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'vloed' and German 'Flut'.

flood of emotions

A strong and overwhelming surge of feelings.

flood gates

Metaphorically refers to allowing something to happen on a large scale after being held back.

inundate

To overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with.

deluge

A severe flood.

torrent

A sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of something.

To flood someone with information or requests.

I flooded him with texts all night asking for his thoughts.

To be overwhelmed by someone or something.

I'm flooded with work this week.