Drought and Overflow

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Drought noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

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Overflow is an antonym for drought.

Nearby Word: droughty

Overflow noun - A great flow of water or of something that overwhelms.

Usage example: a great overflow of water from the heavy rains swept mud and silt down onto the highway

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Drought is an antonym for overflow.

long drought

long overflow

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Overflow and Drought. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/drought/overflow

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