deluge
8 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #29,945
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an overwhelming number or amount
verb
fill or cover completely, usually with water
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dˈɛljuːdʒ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural deluges
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
a heavy rain
charge someone with too many tasks
fill quickly beyond capacity
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
- “A historical war” wd-fact-v3
- “an overwhelming number or amount” wn-def
- “fill or cover completely, usually with water” wn-def
- “War that began in 1655” wd-fact-v3
Anagrams
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