Pronunciation: /ˈræpɪdz/
noun a fast-flowing and turbulent part of a river
A1 The river had dangerous rapids that we had to navigate around.
A2 The group of friends went white-water rafting through the rapids.
B1 The experienced kayaker skillfully maneuvered through the fast-moving rapids.
B2 The tour guide warned us about the treacherous rapids ahead.
C1 The adrenaline junkie sought out the most challenging rapids to conquer.
C2 The professional rafting team effortlessly tackled the rapids with precision.
adjective used to describe something related to or characteristic of rapids
A1 The river had rapids that made it difficult to navigate.
A2 We went white-water rafting through the rapids.
B1 The tour guide warned us about the dangerous rapids ahead.
B2 The rapids were exhilarating as we sped down the river.
C1 The experienced kayakers tackled the rapids with ease.
C2 The rapids provided a thrilling challenge for the expert rafters.
formal The rafting guide warned us about the dangerous rapids ahead.
informal Hold on tight, we're about to hit some crazy rapids!
slang Those rapids were gnarly, dude!
figurative Navigating through life's challenges can feel like riding turbulent rapids.
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