inundation

/,inʌn'deiʃn/
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inundation

The town prepared for the annual river inundation.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An overwhelming number or amount: A very large quantity of something that arrives or occurs, often more than can be easily managed.
    • The rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land: The action of water flooding an area; an instance of flooding.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Overwhelming amount):

    • The office received an inundation of emails after the announcement.
    • She faced an inundation of paperwork on her first day.

  • Noun (Flooding):

    • The annual inundation of the Nile River was essential for agriculture.
    • The coastal town prepared for possible inundation during the hurricane season.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be an inundation of": Used to describe a situation where there is a massive, often sudden, arrival of something.
    • The launch event was an inundation of positive feedback.
  • "inundation by": Often used to specify the cause or nature of the flood or overwhelming quantity.
    • The valley's inundation by meltwater created a new lake.
Variants and Related Words
  • Inundate (verb): To flood or overwhelm.
    • The river inundated the fields.
    • We were inundated with applications.
  • Inundated (adjective): Flooded or overwhelmed.
    • The inundated roads were closed to traffic.
    • The help desk was inundated with calls.
Synonyms
  • Flood: A large overflow of water; a large amount.
  • Deluge: A severe flood; a great quantity of something arriving.
  • Torrent: A strong and fast-moving stream of water; a heavy downpour (often used figuratively).
  • Overflow: The act of flowing over the edges; an excess.
Related Phrases
  • A flood of: A large, often overwhelming, amount.
    • A flood of memories came back to her.
  • A deluge of: Similar to "a flood of," emphasizing a heavy, pouring amount.
    • The company faced a deluge of complaints.
Related Idioms
  • Drowning in: To be overwhelmed by something (often work or problems). While not containing "inundation," it conveys a similar figurative meaning of being flooded.
    • Ever since the project started, I've been drowning in paperwork.
inundation

The town prepared for the annual river inundation.

Noun
  1. an overwhelming number or amount
    • a flood of requests
    • a torrent of abuse
  2. the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
    • plains fertilized by annual inundations

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