B2
flood vs flooding
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| floodverb/flʌd/ | Meaning to cover an area with water, or to arrive somewhere in very large numbers | Goes with flood the market | Example After the announcement, complaints flooded into the company's inbox. |
| floodingnoun/ˈflʌd.ɪŋ/ | Meaning a situation in which a lot of water covers land that is usually dry | Goes with severe flooding | Example Heavy rain caused severe flooding in the northern part of the country. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Flash trapped several drivers on the highway.