Pronunciation: /ˈævəˌlæntʃ/
noun a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside
A1 The avalanche of snow buried the small village.
A2 After the heavy snowfall, there was a risk of avalanche in the mountainous region.
B1 The rescue team was called in to help the skiers trapped under the avalanche.
B2 The avalanche warning system helped to evacuate the area before disaster struck.
C1 The sheer force of the avalanche caused widespread destruction in the valley.
C2 The documentary captured the raw power of the avalanche as it cascaded down the mountain.
verb not applicable
A1 The snow on the mountain began to avalanche down the slope.
A2 After the earthquake, rocks and debris started to avalanche towards the village below.
B1 The company's stock price is expected to avalanche if the CEO resigns.
B2 The scandal caused the politician's career to avalanche into ruin.
C1 The economic crisis led to a series of events that would eventually avalanche into a global recession.
C2 The company's unethical practices eventually avalanched into a full-blown scandal that rocked the industry.
adjective not applicable
A1 The avalanche of emails in my inbox is overwhelming.
A2 She felt like an avalanche of emotions was about to engulf her.
B1 The company faced an avalanche of complaints after the product recall.
B2 The avalanche of data collected by the research team was difficult to analyze.
C1 The avalanche of evidence presented in court convinced the jury of his guilt.
C2 The avalanche of criticism from the media forced the politician to resign.
adverb not applicable
A1 The snowball rolled down the hill like an avalanche.
A2 The crowd rushed out of the stadium like an avalanche.
B1 The new product launch caused an avalanche of orders.
B2 The scandal led to an avalanche of negative publicity for the company.
C1 The politician's controversial statement triggered an avalanche of criticism from the public.
C2 The release of the new iPhone caused an avalanche of excitement among tech enthusiasts.
pronoun not applicable
A1 An avalanche is dangerous.
A2 I saw an avalanche while skiing in the mountains.
B1 The avalanche buried several houses in the village.
B2 The rescue team worked tirelessly to search for survivors after the avalanche.
C1 The avalanche warning system helped to evacuate the area before disaster struck.
C2 The impact of the avalanche on the environment was devastating.
preposition not applicable
A1 I saw an avalanche of snow coming down the mountain.
A2 The skiers were trapped by an avalanche while on the slopes.
B1 The company was hit by an avalanche of complaints after their latest product release.
B2 The politician faced an avalanche of criticism from the media for his controversial statements.
C1 The company had to deal with an avalanche of lawsuits due to their unethical business practices.
C2 The celebrity was overwhelmed by an avalanche of paparazzi as she left the event.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I saw an avalanche of books falling off the shelf.
A2 The avalanche of orders overwhelmed the small business owner.
B1 The company faced an avalanche of criticism after the scandal.
B2 The politician was caught in an avalanche of media attention.
C1 The avalanche of data was too much for the computer to process.
C2 The avalanche of emotions hit her all at once, leaving her speechless.
interjection not applicable
A1 Avalanche! Run for cover!
A2 Avalanche! We need to evacuate the area immediately!
B1 Avalanche! This is a dangerous situation, we must find shelter.
B2 Avalanche! Stay calm and follow the emergency procedures.
C1 Avalanche! We must assess the risk and make a strategic plan to ensure safety.
C2 Avalanche! It is crucial to coordinate with rescue teams and communicate effectively during this crisis.
article not applicable
A1 The avalanche of snow covered the entire village.
A2 Ski resorts in the mountains are at risk of avalanches during the winter.
B1 The avalanche warning system helped to evacuate the hikers before disaster struck.
B2 The avalanche of emails in my inbox is overwhelming.
C1 The avalanche of criticism from the media forced the politician to resign.
C2 The avalanche of data generated by the research project required advanced analysis techniques.
formal The avalanche warning has been issued for the mountainous region.
informal Did you hear about the avalanche that happened last week?
slang That party was an avalanche of fun!
figurative The scandal caused an avalanche of negative publicity for the company.
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