Synonyms for

Tributaries

Verb / ˈtrɪbjʌˌteri:z / Another word for tributaries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tributaries are smaller streams or rivers that flow into a larger river.

Synonyms & similar words

tributary affluent distributary feeder confluent feeder branch brook creek rivulet streamlet affluent backwater bayou distributary floodwater freshet runnel rill stream watercourse watershed canal channel conduit

Example sentences

  1. The Amazon River has many tributaries, including the Rio Negro, Javari, and Purus.
  2. The Nile River has two main tributaries, the White Nile and the Blue Nile.
  3. The Missouri River is the longest tributary of the Mississippi River.
  4. The Colorado River has many tributaries, including the Green River and the Little Colorado River.
  5. The Ganges River has many tributaries, including the Yamuna and the Ghaghara.

Quotes

  • Rivers are fed by numerous tributaries, and the more a river receives, the greater is its volume.
  • The smaller the tributary, the more likely it is to be affected by the weather.
  • The tributaries of the Amazon, the Paraguay and the Parana, have a total length of 15,000 miles.

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