flood
noun B2
Plain meaning
a large amount of water covering land, or a large sudden amount of something
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a large amount of water covering land, or a large sudden amount of something in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed flood during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that flash flood can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
flash floodflood damageflood of messages
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “flash flood”.