flood
Translation
flood, inundation, deluge
Examples
The heavy rain caused a flood.
The heavy rain caused a flood.
We received a flood of applications.
We received a flood of applications.
Grammar Patterns
a flood of ((sth.)) a large amount of (sth.) We received a flood of applications.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inundation, deluge, torrent; Antonyms: drought
Etymology
From Old English 'flōd', related to 'flow'.
Memory Tips
Picture a floor covered in a flood of water.