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Synonyms & Similar Words
affluent
branch
feeder
stream
river
brook
creek
run
runlet
arroyo
watercourse
inflow
inlet
estuary
delta
distributary
channel
conduit
waterway
passage
thoroughfare
byway
rivulet
rill
beck
burn
streamlet
tributary stream
subsidiary stream
minor stream
contributory stream
Meaning of Tributary
According to Merriam-Webster, a tributary is a river or stream flowing into a larger river or stream
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines a tributary as a river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake
- The Cambridge Dictionary states that a tributary is a small river that flows into a larger river
Example Uses
- The tributary flowed gently into the main river, providing a source of fresh water for the surrounding ecosystem
- The hikers followed the tributary upstream, marveling at the scenic views and spotting local wildlife
- The city's water supply relies heavily on the tributary, which is fed by a combination of rainfall and snowmelt