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- pronunciation:
- del
yuj
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del
yuzh
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an inundation of the land by a great quantity of water; flood.
- synonyms:
- flood, inundation
- similar words:
- cataclysm, cataract, debacle, torrent
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| definition 2: |
an extremely heavy rain; downpour.
- synonyms:
- cataract, downpour, torrent
- similar words:
- cloudburst, downfall, flash flood, rainstorm
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| definition 3: |
an overwhelming quantity.
We had a deluge of replies to the advertisement.- synonyms:
- avalanche, barrage, flood, spate, torrent
- similar words:
- hail, ocean, overflow
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| related words: |
cascade, flood, pour |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
deluges, deluging, deluged |
| definition 1: |
to inundate with water; flood.
- synonyms:
- flood, inundate, swamp
- similar words:
- engulf, overflow, overrun, submerge
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| definition 2: |
to overrun or overwhelm with a large quantity.
The government office was deluged with requests for assistance.- synonyms:
- flood, inundate, overwhelm, swamp
- similar words:
- barrage, engulf, overcome, overrun, pour
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| related words: |
avalanche, glut, immerse, swamp |
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