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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Istanbul municipal teams and firefighters were carrying out cleanup operations at schools, football pitches, garages and other sites on Thursday, pumping water out of flooded areas and clearing mud, an AFP photographer reported.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
The U.K., like the EU, has been flooded with Chinese cars, including a model made by Chery’s Jaecoo brand that became the bestselling vehicle in September.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
It said some local residents had reportedly suffered flooded gardens and it apologised for the disruption.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
A section that flooded Friday appeared to escape more trouble Saturday, despite signs that said “flooded.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Branches and rocks and mud went flying until the dam broke and pond water flooded toward the fire.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
