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Flood

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sense 1 (Noun):

Definition: A great flow of water over what is usually dry land; an overflow of water that submerges land areas.

Example Sentence: The heavy rain caused a devastating flood that destroyed many houses.

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Sense 2 (Verb):

Definition: To overflow or inundate with an abundance of something.

Example Sentence: The emails flooded my inbox, making it difficult to find important messages.

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Sense 3 (Noun - Local):

Definition: A sudden and temporary rise of water in a river caused by heavy rain or melting snow, which might cause local damage but does not cover large areas of land.

Example Sentence: During the monsoon season, the region often experiences flash floods that cause road closures.

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