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deluge

/dɪˈluːdʒ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does deluge mean?

noun, verb

A large amount of something, especially water, that falls or flows in a short time. To overwhelm or flood someone or something with a large amount of something.

Example

"The deluge of rain caused widespread flooding in the city."

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