Definitions and Examples of deluge, flood
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A severe flood that inundates an area with a large amount of water.
Example
The city was hit by a deluge that caused widespread flooding and damage.
An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.
Example
The river flooded its banks after heavy rain, causing the evacuation of nearby residents.
Key Differences: deluge vs flood
- 1Driblet refers to a small amount of liquid, while deluge and flood refer to a large amount of water or liquid.
- 2Deluge is a severe flood that inundates an area with a large amount of water, while flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.
Effective Usage of deluge, flood
- 1Weather Reports: Use deluge and flood to describe heavy rainfall and flooding.
- 2Water Conservation: Use driblet to encourage people to conserve water by using it sparingly.
- 3Environmental Disasters: Use deluge and flood to describe natural disasters such as hurricanes, tsunamis, and flash floods.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Driblet conveys a small amount of liquid, while deluge and flood refer to a large amount of water or liquid. Use these words in weather reports, water conservation campaigns, and environmental disaster descriptions.
