deluge


Definition: Meaning of, deluge in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdɛljuːdʒ /

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  1. [usually singular] a large amount of something such as letters or questions that someone gets at the same time [=  flood]
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  2. formal a large flood, or period when there is a lot of rain [=  flood]
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
deluge deluged deluged
Present Participle Third Person Singular
deluging deluges
[transitive]
  1. [usually passive] to send a very large number of letters, questions etc to someone all at the same time [=  flood]
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  2. formal to cover something with a lot of water [=  flood]
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deluge used in phrases

  • Noachian deluge (noun)
    1. Biblical the great deluge that is said in the Book of Genesis to have occurred in the time of Noah; it was brought by God upon the earth because of the wickedness of human beings
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