deluge
To flood with waterTo flood with water.
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Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 2
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To flood with water.
Some areas were deluged with a month's worth of rain in 24 hours.
затопля́тьzatopljátʹ, наводня́тьnavodnjátʹ, зата́пливатьzatáplivatʹ
(transitive)To overwhelm.
After the announcement, they were deluged with requests for more information.
зава́ливатьzaválivatʹ
- fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
- charge someone with too many tasks
- fill or cover completely, usually with water
Origin
From Middle English deluge, from Old French deluge, alteration of earlier deluvie, from LaFrom Middle English deluge, from Old French deluge, alteration of earlier deluvie, from Latin dīluvium, from dīluō (“wash away”). Doublet of diluvium.
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Forms
deluges, deluging, deluged, delugedTenses
deluge · deluged · will deluge · have delugedSynonyms
6 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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