flood
Translation
an overflow of water, a large quantity of something
Examples
The town was damaged by a flood.
The town was damaged by a flood.
We received a flood of complaints.
We received a flood of complaints.
Grammar Patterns
a flood an overflow of water The heavy rain caused a flood.
a flood of ((sth.)) a large amount of something The company received a flood of emails.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deluge, inundation, overflow; Antonyms: drought
Etymology
From Old English 'flōd', related to the verb 'flow'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'flood' of water covering the 'floor'.