Floods Meaning in English
word · lemma: flood
التعريف
Large amounts of water covering land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain, rivers overflowing, or storms. Can also refer generally to a big, overwhelming amount of something.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually a plural noun when talking about multiple events or general occurrences; can also be metaphorical ('floods of emotion'). Often used in news or formal reports when describing natural disasters.
جمل نموذجية
The city was damaged by severe floods last year.
basic
Many homes were lost in the recent floods.
basic
Emergency services rescued people from the floods.
basic
Every spring, the river floods cause travel delays in this area.
natural
There have been reports of floods all over the country after the storm.
natural
Social media was filled with floods of messages during the event.
natural