River

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪvər/

Definitions of river

noun a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream

Example Sentences

A1 The river is flowing fast.

A2 We went fishing in the river.

B1 The river is a crucial source of water for the city.

B2 The river meanders through the countryside, providing a picturesque view.

C1 The river delta is home to a diverse range of wildlife.

C2 The river's water quality has been a topic of debate among environmentalists.

Examples of river in a Sentence

formal The river flowed gracefully through the valley, providing water for the surrounding farmland.

informal Let's go for a swim in the river later, it's a hot day.

slang I heard that new club is lit, we should go check it out by the river.

figurative Her emotions ran deep like a powerful river, always moving and changing.

Grammatical Forms of river

• past tense: rivered
• plural: rivers
• comparative: more river
• superlative: most river
• present tense: river
• future tense: will river
• perfect tense: have rivered
• continuous tense: is rivering
• singular: river
• positive degree: river
• infinitive: to river
• gerund: rivering
• participle: rivered

Origin and Evolution of river

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'river' originates from the Old English word 'rīfer', which was derived from the Latin word 'riparia' meaning 'riverbank'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'river' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning as a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, lake, or another river. However, its usage has expanded to describe various types of water bodies, including smaller streams and waterways.