Definitions and Examples of flood, deluge
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.
Example
The river flooded the town after heavy rain.
Example
The flood destroyed many homes and businesses.
A severe flood.
Example
The city experienced a deluge of rain that caused widespread flooding.
Example
The office was deluged with complaints after the new policy was announced.
Key Differences: flood vs deluge
- 1Flood refers to a large amount of water that submerges land that is usually dry.
- 2Deluge refers to a severe flood or a great quantity of something that overwhelms or inundates.
Effective Usage of flood, deluge
- 1Natural Disasters: Use flood and deluge to describe natural disasters such as hurricanes, tsunamis, and floods.
- 2Figurative Language: Incorporate these antonyms in writing or speech to create vivid imagery and metaphors.
- 3News and Media: Utilize these antonyms in news reports to describe the extent and severity of flooding.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Flood refers to a large amount of water that submerges land that is usually dry, while deluge refers to a severe flood or a great quantity of something that overwhelms or inundates. Use these words to describe natural disasters, create vivid imagery and metaphors, and report news about flooding.
