Definition and meaning of English word "river"
river
/ˈrɪvər/
Meaning
NounA large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
How to use
In English, the word 'river' is often used in formal and informal contexts to describe a natural flowing body of water. It's commonly used in geography, literature, and everyday conversation. For example, 'The river flows through the city' is a grammatically correct sentence, but learners often make the mistake of using 'river' as a verb, as in 'The river is flowing.'
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river
Example
I see river
She swims river
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Common phrases
- riverbank— the land alongside a river
- riverbed— the bottom of a river
- riverfront— the area along a river
- river mouth— the point where a river meets the sea
- river system— a network of rivers and streams
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The English word "river" means "river" in English.
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