deluge (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

Definition

A severe flood; an overwhelming amount of something.

Examples

• The city experienced a massive deluge after days of heavy rainfall.

• We received a deluge of applications for the new job opening.

• The internet brought a deluge of information to people's homes.

How to Use deluge

deluge of (prepositional phrase)

A large amount of something arriving at once. — "She received a deluge of emails after her presentation."

Synonyms of deluge

Words with a similar meaning to deluge:

• flood
• inundation
• torrent
• downpour

Antonyms of deluge

Words with the opposite meaning to deluge:

• drought
• trickle

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