Flood ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Flood ( noun )

1. An overflow of water from a river, lake, or ocean onto normally dry land.
2. An abundance or great flow of something, such as a large number of emails or telephone calls.

Origin:

Middle english flood, from old english flod.

Examples:

1. The flood caused significant damage to the surrounding farmland.
2. She was overwhelmed by the flood of emails she received after her address was posted online.
3. The recent heavy rains brought about a flood of water into the low-lying areas.
4. There was a flood of applications for the job.
5. The sudden flood of money into the stock market caused stocks to soar.

(As a verb)

Flood ( verb )

1. An overflow of water from a river, lake, or ocean onto normally dry land.
2. An abundance or great flow of something, such as a large number of emails or telephone calls.

Origin:

Middle english flood, from old english flod.

Examples:

1. The flood caused significant damage to the surrounding farmland.
2. She was overwhelmed by the flood of emails she received after her address was posted online.
3. The recent heavy rains brought about a flood of water into the low-lying areas.
4. There was a flood of applications for the job.
5. The sudden flood of money into the stock market caused stocks to soar.