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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.
gun
Noun
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A gun is a weapon that sends bullets through its metal tube.
gun
Verb
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To make an engine work fast by opening its throttle.
I gunned the engine and passed his car.
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If someone is gunned down, they are shot by something, usually a gun.
He was gunned down by a hitman.