river
/ˈɹɪvə/
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Simple Meaning
a long, wide flow of water that moves across land to the sea or a lake.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Beginner — basic words and phrases
Examples in Conversation
“We went for a walk along the river this morning.”
“The river is too deep to cross here — we need to find a bridge.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
“Occasionally rivers overflow their banks and cause floods.”