river

/ˈɹɪvɚ/noun2 syllables

River means: a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek).

Synonyms for river14

also used for river

large, small, brooklet, burnlet, ree, rill, rith, rithe, rivulet, runlet, streamlet, unsorted, arroyo, bayou

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What does river mean?1

noun

1

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)“the river was navigable for 50 miles”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with river?5

two syllables

livergivershiversliver

three syllables

Show 40 near rhymes

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River in a sentence

As the river become broader, the current moved slowly.unknown
After the heavy rains, the river overflowed its banks.CM
All of a sudden, the river rose and broke its banks.unknown
Seen from the sky, the river looked like a huge snake.CK
In the summer, we're used to going swimming in the river.FeuDRenais
We lived there a long time, by the river.Cindrogriza
Once you cross the river, you'll be safe.CK
To cross the river, you can use a boat or the bridge.etoile

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Forms of river

as a noun

plural: rivers