Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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torrent | Yes | No | No | No |
flood | Yes | No | Yes | No |
torrent (noun) | flood (noun) |
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a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid) | the act of flooding; filling to overflowing |
a heavy rain | a large flow |
an overwhelming number or amount | 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 |
torrent (verb) | flood (verb) |
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cover with liquid, usually water | |
become filled to overflowing | |
fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid | |
supply with an excess of |