B2 adjective Neutral

flood

/flʌd/

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.

Ejemplos

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
flood
Verb
flood
Adjetivo
flooded
Relacionado
flooding
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Flood' as a 'Floor' that is 'Loaded' with water. Flood = Floor Loaded.

Quiz rápido

The customer service department was _______ with complaints after the website crashed.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: flooded

Ejemplos

1

The kitchen floor was flooded because I forgot to turn off the tap.

everyday

The kitchen floor was covered in water because the tap was left running.

2

Authorities have declared the flooded regions unsafe for residential return.

formal

The government said people cannot go back to homes in the areas covered by water.

3

I'm totally flooded with work this week and can't go out.

informal

I have so much work to do that I am unable to leave my desk.

4

The study analyzes the ecological impact on flooded plains during the monsoon season.

academic

The research looks at how water-covered flat lands are affected during heavy rain periods.

5

The market became flooded with cheap imports, making it hard for local businesses to compete.

business

There were too many low-cost foreign products available, which hurt local sales.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
flood
Verb
flood
Adjetivo
flooded
Relacionado
flooding

Colocaciones comunes

be flooded with to be overwhelmed by a high volume of something
flood levels the height that water reaches during a flood
flooded market a situation where supply greatly exceeds demand
flood damage the harm caused to property by rising water
flooded with light filled completely with brightness

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

flood vs fluid

Fluid is a noun or adjective for substances like liquids/gases; flooded describes something covered by liquid.

flood vs flowing

Flowing implies smooth movement; flooded implies an excess that covers an area entirely.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Errores comunes

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.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Flood' as a 'Floor' that is 'Loaded' with water. Flood = Floor Loaded.

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Origen de la palabra

From Old English 'flōd', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'vloed' and German 'Flut'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used attributively (e.g., flood plains) Used as a past participle adjective (e.g., the house is flooded) Commonly paired with the preposition 'with'
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Contexto cultural

Floods are historically significant in many cultures, often appearing in religious texts (like Noah's Ark) as symbols of both destruction and renewal.

Quiz rápido

The customer service department was _______ with complaints after the website crashed.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: flooded

Gramática relacionada

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A1

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