flood
Definition
- n. the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
- n. an overwhelming number or amount
- n. light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
- n. a large flow
Word forms
- Past participle
- flooded
- Past tense
- flooded
- Present participle
- flooding
- Third person singular
- floods
Example sentences
n.
The flood caused many homes to be destroyed in the town.
vt.
Heavy rains can flood the streets and make it hard to drive.
vi.
The river began to flood after several days of continuous rain.