Word FLOOD: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

flood

🇺🇸 [flʌd]

Meanings

Flood refers to an overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain or an overflowing body of water. It can also describe an overwhelming or excessive amount of something, such as emotions or information.

Examples

• The town experienced severe flooding after the storm.
• They had to evacuate due to the flood warning.
• A flood of memories rushed back when she visited her childhood home.

Synonyms

deluge • inundation • overflow

Antonyms

drought • aridity • dryness