Definition

Describes a situation where an area is covered with water, often due to excessive rainfall or flooding.

Example

After the heavy rain, the streets were inundated, making it difficult for cars to pass.

Conversation

I feel so inundated with work this week.

I get that! It seems like everything is due at once.

Exactly! I didn’t expect to be this inundated right before the holidays.

Just take it one step at a time, and you'll get through it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To overwhelm someone or something with a large amount of things, such as water or information.

Example

After the heavy rain, the streets were inundated with water.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was completely inundated with emails after the holiday break.

That sounds overwhelming! How did you manage?

I just took it one message at a time, but it felt like I was drowning.

Root Explanation

Inundated → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "undare" (from Latin, meaning to flow or flood). The word "inundated" means to be flooded or overwhelmed by a flow of water or something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'flooded' or 'overflowed' as it flows 'into' ('in-') an area, which helps you remember that 'inundated' means overwhelmed or flooded.

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