deluge

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of deluge with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

deluge

(noun)

Meaning

a severe flood

Example

"The unexpected deluge caused the river to overflow its banks."

Synonyms

floodinundationtorrent

Antonyms

droughtdrainage

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'diluvius', meaning to wash away.
Related word forms
  • verb: deluged
  • adjective: deluge-like

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