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Meaning of River
A natural flowing body of water
Definitions
- A natural flowing body of water, typically flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake, or another river
- * A large natural stream of water
- * A flow of something, such as ideas or emotions
Etymology of River
The word "river" originates from Old French "riviere", derived from Latin "ripa", meaning "bank" or "shore", and ultimately from the verb "ripare", meaning "to border"
Historically, the term has been used to describe flowing bodies of water, with the first recorded use in the 13th century
Example Uses
- The river flowed gently through the valley
- * The city is situated on the banks of a river
- * Her ideas flowed like a river, filling the room with creativity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ocean
sea
lake
pond
pool
desert
land
mountain
hill
plateau
island
atoll
reef
dryness
drought
barrenness
aridity
desolation
wasteland
stillness
stagnation
calmness
serenity