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delta

/หˆdษ›ltษ™/
B1 ยท Intermediateโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

the area where a river spreads out and meets the sea, often shaped like a triangle.

When to Use

๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writing๐Ÿ“ฐNews & Media
Intermediate โ€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

โ€œThe Mississippi delta is famous for its rich soil and wildlife.โ€

โ€œHave you ever seen a river delta from an airplane?โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet ฮ”, ฮด.

Related Words

Synonyms:
mouthestuary
Word Family:
deltaicdeltas

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