DELUGED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

Example: plains fertilized by annual inundations

Part of speech: Noun

a heavy rain

Part of speech: Noun

an overwhelming number or amount

Example: a flood of requests; a torrent of abuse

Part of speech: Verb

fill quickly beyond capacity

Example: as with a liquid; the basement was inundated after the storm; The images flooded his mind

Part of speech: Verb

fill or cover completely, usually with water

Part of speech: Verb

charge someone with too many tasks