What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
spammed
Example
My inbox is spammed with promotional emails from that company. [spammed: past participle]
Example
The comments section was spammed with irrelevant messages. [spammed: verb]
flooded
Example
The streets were flooded after the heavy rain. [flooded: past participle]
Example
The store was flooded with customers during the holiday season. [flooded: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Spammed is more commonly used in the context of electronic communication, while flooded is more commonly used in the context of natural disasters or overwhelming situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between spammed and flooded?
Both spammed and flooded are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
