flood
noun
a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
had flooded
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past perfectof flood.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The deregulation of London’s financial markets and the post-1990s wave of globalization had flooded the city with foreign money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
Over the course of a few weeks, Marty’s bone marrow had flooded his blood with malignant cells.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
When The Associated Press met Ali and his family last year, they were relocating because of incessant rain that had flooded their island home.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024
National Rail said heavy rain had flooded the tracks between Swansea and Gowerton and between Saundersfoot and Manorbier, affecting services between Swansea and Carmarthen, and to and from Pembroke Dock.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2024
During Irma, Natalie’s house had flooded up to her knees.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
