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Definition flood in British English

flood noun

noun
/flʌd/
1

a large amount of water that covers an area that was dry before

Example

The southwest of England has been badly hit by floods.

Example

Ambulances could not get through the floods.

Example

After three weeks the flood waters finally receded.

Synonyms and related words
deluge flash flood flood
1.1

in the Bible, the occasion when God covered the earth with water to punish people

2

a large number of people or things that move somewhere or arrive somewhere at the same time

Example

The border areas are trying to cope with a flood of refugees.

Example

We received a flood of letters protesting against the change.

Synonyms and related words
a froth of something avalanche blizzard
2.1

a large number of things that happen at the same time

Example

This year has seen a flood of new consumer legislation.

Synonyms and related words
pattern process train
3

a flood of light is a strong light that fills a place

Synonyms and related words
the light flash gleam
4

a flood of memories or feelings is a lot of strong memories or feelings that suddenly affect you

Example

The song brought back a flood of memories.

Synonyms and related words
memory recall recollection
Definition flood in British English