As a Noun: 1. A large amount of water that covers an area of land which is usually dry, for example when a river overflows due to heavy rain. English = flood. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. Of an area of land that is usually dry, to become covered with water. English = flood, (be) flooded. 2. Of a river or other body of water, to increase rapidly in size and depth by moving upwards and overflowing the normal edges. English = flood.