flooded
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈflʌdɪd/
KK: /ˈflʌdɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having too much water or liquid, often as a result of heavy rain or overflowing rivers.
Example
The streets were flooded after the heavy rain last night.
Conversation
Did you see how the streets were flooded after the rain yesterday?
Yeah, it was crazy! I couldn't believe how much water there was.
I know! It looked like a river flowing through the city.
Right? I hope it doesn't take too long for everything to dry up.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
overwhelmed
saturated
inundated
Antonyms
drained
empty
parched
verb
Definition
To have caused water to cover an area that is usually dry, often due to heavy rain or a river overflowing.
Example
The heavy rain flooded the streets, making it difficult for cars to pass.
Tense Forms
Past: flooded
Past Participle: flooded
Conversation
Did you see the news about the storm last night?
Yeah, they said the streets were flooded in some areas.
I hope everyone is okay after the rain.
Root Explanation
Flooded → It is formed from "flood" (from Old English *flōd*, meaning a flowing or stream of water) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "flooded" means that something has been affected by a flowing or overwhelming amount of water, typically in a past context.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'flowing' ('flōd') of water that has 'happened' ('-ed') to cover an area — that's why flooded means an area covered by water.
Visually Confused Words
unflooded
blooded
bloodied