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inundation

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. inundation
2. submersion

This word means flooding or inundation, referring to water entering and submerging an area or structure. It is commonly used in news reports or weather warnings when rivers overflow or heavy rain causes water damage.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If it floods again, maybe I should think about moving.

Sentence 2

Hey, the floor is flooded — can you grab some towels!

Sentence 3

The security camera footage clearly showed flooding in the corridor.

Sentence 4

He declared flatly, "Flood prevention isn't a cost — it's an investment."

Sentence 5

It's this sunny out, so why is the basement flooded?