flood
Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.
예시
3 / 5The kitchen floor was flooded because I forgot to turn off the tap.
The kitchen floor was covered in water because the tap was left running.
Authorities have declared the flooded regions unsafe for residential return.
The government said people cannot go back to homes in the areas covered by water.
I'm totally flooded with work this week and can't go out.
I have so much work to do that I am unable to leave my desk.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'Flood' as a 'Floor' that is 'Loaded' with water. Flood = Floor Loaded.
빠른 퀴즈
The customer service department was _______ with complaints after the website crashed.
정답!
정답은: flooded
예시
The kitchen floor was flooded because I forgot to turn off the tap.
everydayThe kitchen floor was covered in water because the tap was left running.
Authorities have declared the flooded regions unsafe for residential return.
formalThe government said people cannot go back to homes in the areas covered by water.
I'm totally flooded with work this week and can't go out.
informalI have so much work to do that I am unable to leave my desk.
The study analyzes the ecological impact on flooded plains during the monsoon season.
academicThe research looks at how water-covered flat lands are affected during heavy rain periods.
The market became flooded with cheap imports, making it hard for local businesses to compete.
businessThere were too many low-cost foreign products available, which hurt local sales.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
the floodgates opened
a situation where something that was controlled suddenly happens in large amounts
a flood of tears
a sudden and heavy outburst of crying
flood the market
to provide a product in such large quantities that the price falls
자주 혼동되는 단어
Fluid is a noun or adjective for substances like liquids/gases; flooded describes something covered by liquid.
Flowing implies smooth movement; flooded implies an excess that covers an area entirely.
사용 참고사항
While 'flood' is primarily a noun or verb, its past participle 'flooded' is the standard adjective form used for people and places. It is very common in IELTS tasks when describing environmental disasters or economic trends.
자주 하는 실수
Students often use 'flooded by' instead of 'flooded with' when speaking metaphorically about work or emails. Use 'with' for the things that are overwhelming you.
암기 팁
Think of a 'Flood' as a 'Floor' that is 'Loaded' with water. Flood = Floor Loaded.
어원
From Old English 'flōd', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'vloed' and German 'Flut'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Floods are historically significant in many cultures, often appearing in religious texts (like Noah's Ark) as symbols of both destruction and renewal.
빠른 퀴즈
The customer service department was _______ with complaints after the website crashed.
정답!
정답은: flooded
관련 문법 규칙
관련 단어
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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