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flooding

/ˈflʌdɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does flooding mean?

noun, verb

The act of overflowing or covering a surface with water, or a large amount of water overflowing or covering a surface. To overflow or become overwhelmed with something.

Example

"The heavy rainfall caused flooding in the nearby town, forcing residents to evacuate."

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