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flooding

UK
/ˈflʌdɪŋ/
US
/ˈflʌdɪŋ/
flooding back
flooding in
floodingnoun
floodings
pl
Translations
The basement suffered from flooding after the heavy rain.
Подвал пострадал от затопления после сильного дождя.
The city was severely affected by the flooding.
Город сильно пострадал от наводнения.
Definitions
An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.
The heavy rains caused severe flooding in the city, submerging streets and homes.
A large amount or number of something arriving at the same time.
The company experienced a flooding of orders after the new product launch.
A psychological treatment method in which a patient is exposed to a feared stimulus at maximum intensity for a prolonged period.
Flooding is sometimes employed to help people overcome severe phobias.
Synonyms
flood
submersion
overflow
deluge
inundation
floodingadjective
more flooding
Comp.
most flooding
Super.
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "flooding hazards"
Definitions
Relating to or intended to prevent, control, or caused by floods or excessive water.
Local authorities issued flooding warnings throughout the region.
Synonyms
inundating
overwhelming
deluging
swamping
overflowing
submerging
floodinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈflʌdɪŋ/
US
/ˈflʌdɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe weather events or conditions that cause floods.
Definitions
Causing or characterized by an overflow of water or an overwhelming influx.
The flooding rains continued through the night.
Synonyms
swamping
inundating
deluging
overflowing
submerging
engulfing
overrunning
floodverb

flooding

Gerund

flooded
Past Simple
flooded
Past Participle
flooding
Gerund
UK
/flʌd/
US
/flʌd/
Translations
The river will flood the nearby fields if the rain continues.
Река затопит близлежащие поля, если дождь продолжится.
Heavy rains can flood the streets in a matter of minutes.
Сильные дожди могут наводнить улицы за считанные минуты.
Definitions
To cover or submerge with water, especially in a way that causes damage.
The heavy rains caused the river to overflow and flood the nearby fields.
To fill or become filled to overflowing.
The inbox began to flood with emails after the announcement was made.
To arrive in overwhelming numbers or quantity.
Fans began to flood into the stadium hours before the concert started.
To overwhelm with a large amount of something.
The market was flooded with cheap imports, affecting local businesses.
Synonyms
deluge
inundate
overwhelm
engulf
overflow
submerge
floodnoun
Definitions
An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.
The flood caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure in the area.
A large amount or number of something that arrives or appears suddenly and in overwhelming quantities.
The company received a flood of applications after announcing the job opening.
The rising stage of the tide.
The boat left the harbor on the flood to take advantage of the current.
An intense broad-beamed artificial light; a floodlight.
They positioned two floods to illuminate the set for the night shoot.
floodadjective
Definitions
Designed for use in, providing protection from, or relating to floods or flooding.
The town installed new flood barriers to protect low-lying areas.
floodproper noun
Definitions
(usually with the) The great deluge described in the Book of Genesis, in which Noah built the ark.
According to the Bible, all life perished in the Flood except for those on Noah's ark.
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