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Covered with or engulfed by water
“Fields around Horwich are flooded in places, and all along the railway line to Bolton, acres of land are seen underwater.”
Containing the maximum possible amount of that which can fit in the space available
Teeming or filled with people, animals or things
Thoroughly soaked or drenched in liquid
Tending to flow freely, such as of a liquid
Very busy or preoccupied
Past tense for to inundate or submerge, especially in water
“What will happen next year when the water will flood Anjanvara's fertile fields?”
Past tense for to overflow over the brim or banks of
“That wooden bridge crossed a river that would flood every year in spring.”
Past tense for to overwhelm with large amounts or quantities
“Burns is encouraging radical plans to flood deprived areas with specialist health workers.”
Past tense for to move or arrive in a sudden manner or in large quantities
“No sooner than he had said this, he felt a sudden surge of energy flood through him.”
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