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deluge

/ˈdeljuːdʒ/
de · luge ˈdel · juːdʒ
English Definition
n. a great flood, v. overwhelm
中文释义
洪水，暴雨；淹没
Significado en Español
diluvio, inundación
한국어 뜻
홍수, 폭우
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trận lụt, mưa lớn
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Example Sentence

The deluge destroyed the village.

洪水摧毁了村庄。

Synonyms
flood overflow
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(down)+luge(flow).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is closest in meaning to “deluge” as used in this sentence: After the week-long storms, the city faced a deluge of water causing widespread flooding.

  1. A flood
  2. B drought
  3. C calm
  4. D breeze
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A — flood. “deluge” means n. a great flood, v. overwhelm

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The sudden ______ flooded the streets within minutes.

  1. A drought
  2. B breeze
  3. C deluge
  4. D sunshine
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C — deluge. “deluge” means n. a great flood, v. overwhelm

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Common questions about “deluge”

What does “deluge” mean?

deluge — n. a great flood, v. overwhelm. In Chinese: 洪水，暴雨；淹没.

How do you pronounce “deluge”?

deluge is pronounced /ˈdeljuːdʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · luge.

How do you use “deluge” in a sentence?

The deluge destroyed the village. (洪水摧毁了村庄。)

What are synonyms for “deluge”?

flood, overflow — all close in meaning to deluge (n. a great flood, v. overwhelm).

Is “deluge” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. deluge appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “deluge”?

de(down)+luge(flow).

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