CEFR B2

deluge

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: flood, inundation, torrent, downpour

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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."

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