Waterfall

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Definitions of waterfall

noun A cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful waterfall during my hike.

A2 The waterfall was so high that it created a mist in the air.

B1 The waterfall cascaded down the rocks with great force.

B2 Visitors to the national park were amazed by the sheer size of the waterfall.

C1 The waterfall's roar could be heard from miles away.

C2 The waterfall's beauty was enhanced by the surrounding lush greenery.

Examples of waterfall in a Sentence

formal The majestic waterfall cascaded down the rocky cliff with great force.

informal We hiked to the waterfall and took some awesome photos.

slang Dude, that waterfall was totally epic!

figurative Her emotions flowed like a waterfall, overwhelming her with sadness.

Grammatical Forms of waterfall

• past tense: waterfalled
• plural: waterfalls
• comparative: more waterfall
• superlative: most waterfall
• present tense: waterfalls
• future tense: will waterfall
• perfect tense: have waterfalled
• continuous tense: is water falling
• singular: waterfall
• positive degree: waterfall
• infinitive: to waterfall
• gerund: waterfalling
• participle: waterfalling

Origin and Evolution of waterfall

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'waterfall' originated from the Old English term 'wæterfealle', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'watōr' meaning water and 'fallan' meaning to fall.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'waterfall' has retained its original meaning of a cascade of water falling from a height, but has also been used metaphorically to describe a sudden and rapid change or decline in a situation.