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flood Meaning in Korean (flood 영어 뜻)

noun홍수
verb범람하다, 쇄도하다
유의어:범람넘침쇄도
홍수 in English:flood
IPA:ˈfloʊd
Plural: floods
Quick Answer • 요약

flood의 한국어 뜻은 홍수, 범람하다, 쇄도하다입니다. (물이 정상적인 범람선을 넘어, 특히 평소에는 마른 땅인 곳을 덮는 것.)

Usage Note: 주로 명사로 쓰이며, 동사로도 사용됩니다.
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Definitions of Flood

  1. 1
    noun
    홍수

    An overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land.

    물이 정상적인 범람선을 넘어, 특히 평소에는 마른 땅인 곳을 덮는 것.

  2. 2
    verb
    범람하다

    To cover or submerge (an area) with water.

    (지역을) 물로 덮거나 잠기게 하다.

  3. 3
    verb
    쇄도하다

    To arrive in overwhelming quantities or amounts.

    압도적인 양이나 수로 도착하다.

Example Sentences

casual

“The heavy rain caused a severe flood in the low-lying areas.”

폭우로 인해 저지대에 심각한 홍수가 발생했습니다.

casual

“News of the victory flooded the city.”

승전보가 도시로 쇄도했습니다.

casual

“The river is expected to flood its banks tonight.”

강이 오늘 밤 제방을 넘을 것으로 예상됩니다.

Synonyms (유의어)

In Korean:

범람넘침쇄도

In English:

delugeinundationtorrent

Antonyms (반의어)

In Korean:

가뭄건조

In English:

droughtscarcitydrain

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularfloods
past tenseflooded
present participleflooding

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

a flood of lightexpression

A sudden, overwhelming amount of light.

a flood of emotionsexpression

An overwhelming surge of feelings.

flood the marketcollocation

To supply a market with an excessive amount of a product.