flood
noun
a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
flooded
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past participleof flood.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof flood.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
floodnouna great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
Example Sentences
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At a time when we’re flooded with confusing nutrition advice, this diet consistently stands out.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
Those killed included a man in his 60s or 70s found floating in a flooded road and a 66-year-old woman stuck in her submerged car, the Chiba Prefecture Disaster Management Office said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
A National Trust site in Shropshire are working to try and slow down water, to prevent the catchment from getting flooded.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Chinese companies then flooded overseas markets with the surplus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
“We hitched a ride when our house flooded, like you.”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
