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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Storm surge of two to four feet was expected to cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
But even if runways and taxiways themselves are clear, and aircraft are able to fly without any difficulty, passengers may struggle to catch their flights if roads, railways or car parks are flooded.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
"For example, an area that was dry yesterday is completely flooded today," Hawadi said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
And in San José, the state’s hot spot of data center development, residents flooded a recent public hearing to call for a moratorium while the city updates its data center standards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Mom smiles, her face flooded with happiness, tears running down her face.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
