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
His neighborhood last flooded about five years ago, he said, and the city’s constant maintenance helped protect homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
"Time and time again" the organisation was told by people who had experienced devastating flooding that "they'd never flooded before, and didn't think it would happen to them", he added.
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
He watched as comprehension overtook her: it flooded her face, which grew pale and rigid.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
