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inundation vs flood

flood vs inundation

inundation and flood both are nouns.

inundation is not a verb while flood is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inundation Yes No No No
flood Yes No Yes No
As nouns, inundation and flood are synonyms defined as:
  • inundation and flood: the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
Other synonyms of inundation include alluvion, deluge.
As nouns, inundation and flood are synonyms defined as:
  • inundation and flood: an overwhelming number or amount
Other synonyms of inundation include deluge, torrent.
inundation (noun) flood (noun)
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land the act of flooding; filling to overflowing
an overwhelming number or amount a large flow
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
inundation (verb) flood (verb)
cover with liquid, usually water
become filled to overflowing
fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
supply with an excess of
Difference between inundation and flood

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