A water main burst and flooded the street.
A water main burst and flooded the street.
English
flood
flʌd
Meaning: to cover or fill with a large amount of water or light
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | flood |
| 3rd person singular present | floods |
| Present participle | flooding |
| Past | flooded |
| Will future | will flood |
| Going-to future | going to flood |
| Imperative negative | don't flood / do not flood |
Example sentences
Sunlight flooded the room through the window.
Sunlight flooded the room through the window.
The creek behind our house can flood after heavy rain.
The creek behind our house can flood after heavy rain.
The sudden rupture of the water main flooded the entire street.
The sudden rupture of the water main flooded the entire street.
Goodness gracious, the kitchen flooded during the storm.
Goodness gracious, the kitchen flooded during the storm.
Usage Notes
Can refer to water covering land, or figuratively to light, people, or emotions filling a space.
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