Definition

Adjective 1. Covered or flooded with water, especially to the point of being level with the surface of the water: Describes something that is just at or slightly above the water's surface, often due to waves or flooding. 2. Overflowing or inundated: Can describe a situation where there is an excessive amount of something, often used figuratively.

Usage

The adjective "awash" is used to describe a state of being covered or flooded. It is often followed by the preposition "with" or "in" when indicating the cause or substance. * The deck was awash after the large wave hit. * The streets were awash with floodwater after the storm. * The market is awash in cheap imports.

Examples

• Literal (Water):
• Literal (Water):
• Figurative (Abundance):
• Figurative (Abundance):

Advanced Usage

• "Awash with/in [something]": This is the most common construction, used to indicate being filled or flooded with a substance, emotion, or abstract thing.
  • The city was awash with rumors.
  • He felt awash in a sense of relief.

Variants and Related Words

• Afloat (adj): Floating on the surface of water. (Note: "Afloat" emphasizes buoyancy, while "awash" emphasizes being level with or covered by water.)
• Flooded (adj): Completely covered with water.
• Inundated (adj): Overwhelmed with water or, figuratively, with too many things.
• Overflowing (adj): So full that the contents spill over.

Synonyms

• Flooded
• Inundated
• Submerged
• Bathed
• Drenched (often implies being thoroughly wet from a liquid)

Antonyms

• Dry
• Parched
• Arid
• Dehydrated

Adjective

1. covered with water
   • the main deck was afloat (or awash)
   • the monsoon left the whole place awash
   • a flooded bathroom
   • inundated farmlands
   • an overflowing tub