English / word
inundate
verb C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to overwhelm someone with things to deal with; to flood with water
In context
01
The helpline was inundated with distress calls following the earthquake.
02
The company was inundated with job applications.
Synonyms
overwhelm,submerge,flood
Antonyms
drain,empty,relieve
Collocations
inundated with requests,inundated with calls,inundate the market
Verb forms
Past: inundated · Past participle: inundated · -ing: inundating