What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
spammed
Example
My email inbox is spammed with promotional emails every day. [spammed: verb]
Example
The company spammed my phone with text messages about their new product. [spammed: past tense]
deluged
Example
After the announcement, the customer service department was deluged with calls from angry customers. [deluged: past participle]
Example
I feel deluged with work since my boss gave me three new projects to complete by next week. [deluged: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Spam is a more commonly used word than deluge in everyday language, especially in the context of unwanted emails or messages. Deluge is less common but can be used in various contexts to describe an overwhelming amount of something.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between spammed and deluged?
Both spam and deluge are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
