Inundate ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Inundate ( verb )

1. To flood or cover an area with water, especially as a result of heavy rain or a high tide.
2. To fill or overwhelm someone or something with a large number or amount of something.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "flood"): from latin inundat- "flooded", from the verb inundare, from in- "into" + unda "wave".

Examples:

1. The heavy rain caused the river to inundate the town, leaving many homes flooded.
2. The tidal wave inundated the coast, destroying everything in its path.
3. The company was inundated with job applications after the advertisement was posted.
4. She was inundated with phone calls after her name was mentioned in the news.
5. The store was inundated with customers on the day of the sale.

(As a verb)

Inundate ( verb )

1. To flood or cover an area with water, especially as a result of heavy rain or a high tide.
2. To fill or overwhelm someone or something with a large number or amount of something.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "flood"): from latin inundat- "flooded", from the verb inundare, from in- "into" + unda "wave".

Examples:

1. The heavy rain caused the river to inundate the town, leaving many homes flooded.
2. The tidal wave inundated the coast, destroying everything in its path.
3. The company was inundated with job applications after the advertisement was posted.
4. She was inundated with phone calls after her name was mentioned in the news.
5. The store was inundated with customers on the day of the sale.