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flood vs overflow

overflow vs flood

flood and overflow both are nouns.

flood and overflow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flood Yes No Yes No
overflow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flood and overflow are synonyms defined as:
  • flood and overflow: a large flow
Other synonyms of flood include outpouring.
flood (noun) overflow (noun)
the act of flooding; filling to overflowing a large flow
a large flow the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide)
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
an overwhelming number or amount
flood (verb) overflow (verb)
cover with liquid, usually water overflow with a certain feeling
become filled to overflowing flow or run over (a limit or brim)
fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
supply with an excess of
Difference between flood and overflow

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