flooded
word · lemma: flood
Definition
'Flooded' means covered or filled with water, usually from heavy rain or a burst pipe. It can also be used to describe places or things overwhelmed by large amounts of something.
Usage & Nuances
'Flooded' is usually passive ('The basement was flooded'). Can describe literal water or be used metaphorically ('inbox flooded with emails'). Collocates often with 'with' ('flooded with light/requests'). Distinct from 'overflowed', which focuses on excess spilling over.
Example Sentences
My basement got flooded last night.
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The kitchen was flooded because of a broken pipe.
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My email inbox is flooded with messages after the weekend.
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The parking lot was flooded, so we had to find another spot.
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After the news report, the charity's website was flooded with donations.
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The streets were flooded after the heavy rain.
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