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flood
Noun
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A flood happens when there has been a lot of rain in a short time and the water covers the ground.
The storm brought heavy rains, and the resulting flood caused $14 million in damage to crops.
flood
Verb
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If a place is flooded, the water covers the ground and often causes a lot of damage.
In 2005, a hurricane brought so much rain that much of Louisiana was flooded, killing many people, and destroying large parts of the city.
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To flood means to overwhelm.
The market has been flooded with boy band recordings.
Stop flooding the editorial office with your complaints.
beam
Noun
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A beam is a line of light or energy.
A beam of sunlight came through the window making a rectangle on the floor.
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A beam is a long straight piece of wood or metal used in building to support weight.
Inside, the ceiling of the tunnel was held up with beams and was high enough that we could stand.
beam
Verb
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If you beam a signal from one place to another, you send it through the air.
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If you beam, you smile and look very happy.