Flood

usgb/flʌd/
noun

A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry.

The heavy rain caused a flood in the town.
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Often appears as...

  • flood damage
  • flood waters
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Disaster Association

Often linked to natural disasters, implies significant impact and damage.

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News reported the flood devastated the coastal villages.
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Scale of Water

Used when water expansively covers land, not just for small puddles.

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The entire valley was under water after the flood.
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Temporary State

Implies that flooding is an unusual, temporary situation for an area.

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The flood receded, leaving mud everywhere.
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