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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: flooded
Exemplos
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.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
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.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Flood' as a 'Floor' that is 'Loaded' with water. Flood = Floor Loaded.
Origem da palavra
From Old English 'flōd', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'vloed' and German 'Flut'.
Padrões gramaticais
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: flooded
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