flood

verb B1

Meaning

To flood means to cover an area with a lot of water, usually from rain or a river.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "flood" with "flooded," which is the past tense.

Example Sentences

Did the heavy rain flood the streets last night ?
The heavy rain can flood the streets quickly .
The heavy rain might flood the streets this afternoon .
The river did not flood after the heavy rain .

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