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Flood

noun

/flʌd/

Meaning

an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits

The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.

deluge, inundation, overflow

drought, dryness

flash flood, flood warning, flood control

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate climate chang...

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster