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What is another word for Tributary? – 118 Tributary Synonyms

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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

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    distributary outlet outflow effluent discharge emission egress exit outfall mouth delta estuary bay gulf ocean sea lake reservoir main stream principal river parent stream

    Related Nouns

    river stream brook creek watercourse channel waterway passage thoroughfare byway rivulet rill beck burn lake reservoir ocean sea bay gulf delta estuary watershed drainage basin

    Related Verbs

    flow run stream course wind meander twist turn flow into feed supply contribute drain discharge empty pour spill overflow inundate flood

    Related Adjectives

    small minor subsidiary contributory auxiliary secondary inferior smaller narrower shallower slower quieter peaceful serene tranquil scenic picturesque winding twisting turning tortuous sinuous