Synonyms for

Waterfalls

Verb / ˈwɔ:tɜ:ˌfɔ:lz / Another word for waterfalls — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Waterfalls are a natural feature where water flows over a steep drop in a river or stream.

Synonyms & similar words

falls waterfall cascade cataract fall cataract plunge rapids waterfall

Synonyms by register

Formal

cascade cataract

Informal

spill drop

Literary

plunge descent deluge

Antonyms

dryness drought aridity stillness calmness flatness

Common collocations

  • beautiful waterfalls
  • majestic waterfalls
  • waterfalls of Niagara
  • cascading waterfalls
  • hidden waterfalls
  • waterfalls in Iceland
  • waterfalls near me

Word family

noun waterfall
verb waterfall
adjective waterfalled

Usage note

The term 'waterfall' is primarily used as a noun. While it can be used as a verb (e.g., 'the river waterfalls down the cliff'), this is less common. The adjective form is rare.

Example sentences

  1. The waterfalls were beautiful to watch.
  2. I want to swim in the waterfalls.
  3. The waterfalls made a loud sound.

Quotes

  • We all have a thirst for wonder. It's a deeply human quality. Science and religion are both bound up with it. What I'm saying is, you don't have to make stories up, you don't have to exaggerate. There's wonder and awe enough in the real world. Nature's a lot better at inventing wonders than we are.
  • The power of a waterfall is nothing compared to the power of a human heart.

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