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- pronunciation:
- rI
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
ripples, rippling, rippled |
| definition 1: |
to move or flow in small waves.
The stream rippled down the mountain. |
| definition 2: |
to make small waves in or on.
A breeze rippled the surface of the pond.- similar words:
- ruffle
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| related words: |
bubble, flow, roll, stream |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a small wave.
I could see a ripple in the tall grass as the cat passed by me.- similar words:
- ruffle, wave
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| definition 2: |
something that looks, sounds, or seems like a ripple.
I felt a ripple of fear when I heard the creak on the stairs.
- similar words:
- wave
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| related words: |
flow, wash, wave |
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| derivation: |
ripply (adj.) |
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