inundate

[ˈɪnʌndeɪt]

inundate Definition

• 1. to flood or overwhelm with a large amount of something
• 2. to give someone too much of something

Using inundate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inundate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The town was inundated by heavy rains and floods.

• Example

  I've been inundated with emails since I posted my contact information online.

• Example

  The company was inundated with orders after the product launch.

inundate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inundate

• flood
• deluge
• swamp
• overwhelm
• bombard

Antonyms for inundate

• drain
• evacuate
• empty

Phrases with inundate

• inundated with requests

  receiving an overwhelming number of requests

  Example

  After the announcement, the company was inundated with requests for more information.

• inundated with work

  having too much work to handle

  Example

  Since the manager left, I've been inundated with work.

• inundated with offers

  receiving an overwhelming number of offers

  Example

  After winning the award, she was inundated with offers from different companies.

Origins of inundate

from Latin 'inundare', meaning 'to overflow'

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Summary: inundate in Brief

The verb 'inundate' [ˈɪnʌndeɪt] means to flood or overwhelm with a large amount of something. It can also mean giving someone too much of something. Examples include 'The town was inundated by heavy rains and floods,' and 'I've been inundated with emails since I posted my contact information online.' Phrases like 'inundated with requests' and 'inundated with work' describe situations where someone is overwhelmed by a large number of requests or tasks.