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DELUGE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Deluge.

How to pronounce deluge:

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Deluge - as a noun

An overwhelming number or amount

Example: "A flood of requests"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flood9inundation11torrent7

A heavy rain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloudburst15downpour14pelter8soaker10torrent7waterspout15

The rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

Example: "Plains fertilized by annual inundations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alluvion11flood9inundation11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geological phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deluge - as a verb

Fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid

Example: "The basement was inundated after the storm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flood9inundate9swamp12

Charge someone with too many tasks

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flood outoverwhelm20

Fill or cover completely, usually with water

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inundate9submerge13

Example Sentences

"The city experienced a deluge of rain last night."
"The deluge of emails overwhelmed my inbox."
"After the storm, there was a deluge of debris on the streets."
"The newspaper article brought a deluge of criticism towards the government."
"The sudden deluge of orders left the restaurant short-staffed."
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Word Game Points

Is DELUGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deluge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DELUGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DELUGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deluge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DELUGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DELUGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deluge is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DELUGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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