Definition

A situation where water covers land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

Example

The flooding after the storm caused many homes to be damaged.

Conversation

Did you hear about the flooding in the city last night?

Yes, I saw it on the news; it looked really bad.

I hope everyone is okay after that terrible flooding.

Me too; they really need to improve the drainage system.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cover an area with water, often due to heavy rain or melting snow.

Example

The heavy rain is causing flooding in the streets.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the heavy rain last night?

Yeah, I saw that the streets were flooding in some areas.

That’s so crazy! I hope everyone is okay.

Root Explanation

Flooding → It originates from the Old English 'flōd' (meaning a flowing or stream of water) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The word 'flooding' refers to the action or process of water flowing over land that is normally dry.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'flowing' ('flōd') of water that is happening as an action ('-ing'). This helps you remember that flooding means the process of water overflowing.

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