flood

US /flʌd/

UK /flʌd/

B1
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
Ideas just flood my mind after I listen to his lectures
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A quick unexpectedly volume of something
A flood if ideas came to my mind after reading his book
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Large number of people or things arriving at once
A flood of people rushed at the doors to get to the sale
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Destruction when a river breaks its banks
The flood ruined many homes near the river
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)(Of liquid) to fill or cover something completely
When the snow melts, it will flood the valley
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A large quantity of something that appears suddenly.
A flood of applications came in after the job posting.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To arrive in overwhelming abundance.
The market was flooded with cheap imports.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A very bright light.
The stage was lit by a flood of light.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An overwhelming amount of a feeling.
A flood of emotion overwhelmed her.

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