Tributary

Synonyms of tributary

• affluent
• branch
• feeder

Antonyms of tributary

• primary
• principal
• mainstream

Collocations of tributary

river

Frequency: 80 %

The Amazon River has many tributaries that flow into it.

flow

Frequency: 70 %

The tributary contributed to the overall flow of the river.

stream

Frequency: 65 %

The small stream was a tributary to the main river.

confluence

Frequency: 60 %

The confluence of the two rivers formed a tributary system.

creek

Frequency: 45 %

The creek served as a tributary to the larger body of water.

Idiomatic Expressions for tributary

• Phrase: tributary stream
  Meaning: a small river or stream that flows into a larger river
  Usage: The hiking trail followed a tributary stream that eventually led to the main river.