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flood

/floʊd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does flood mean?

noun, verb

A large amount of water overflowing onto land, or a sudden and overwhelming amount of something. To overflow or cover with a large amount of water.

Example

"The heavy rainfall caused a flood in the nearby town, forcing residents to evacuate."

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