Synonyms for
River
Definition
a large natural stream of water that flows into an ocean, a lake, or another river, or that is contained in a channel that goes through land
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- river bank
- river bed
- river mouth
- river valley
- river cruise
- river delta
- river system
- river flow
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Usage note
While 'river' is a general term, specific types of rivers might have more precise names like 'creek' or 'stream', often indicating size or flow. 'Riverine' is an adjective relating to or resembling a river.
Example sentences
- The river was too deep to cross on foot.
- There were many fish in the river.
- The river flooded after heavy rains.
- The river flowed through the mountains.
- The river was polluted with trash and chemicals.
Quotes
A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence. - Jim Watkins
“Time is a river that carries me away, but I am the river; it is a tiger that devours me, but I am the tiger; it is a fire that consumes me, but I am the fire.” - Jorge Luis Borges
“The river is everywhere.” - Herman Hesse