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rip·ple
 ripple
- pronunciation:
- rI
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
rippled, ripples, rippling |
| definition 1: |
of water, to move or flow in small waves or undulations.
The stream rippled as it made its way down the mountain.- similar words:
- ruffle
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| definition 2: |
to proceed with slight rising and falling, as in the volume of sound.
Laughter rippled through the crowd. |
| related words: |
bubble, flow, fluctuate, fret, lap, roll, stream |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to make small waves or undulations in or on.
A breeze rippled the surface of the pond.- similar words:
- fret, ruffle
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| related words: |
fluctuate, roll |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or result of rippling; small or slight undulation, wave, or agitation.
The wind caused a ripple in the tall grass.- similar words:
- ruffle, wave
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| definition 2: |
something resembling this in character, sound, or appearance.
The incident caused a ripple of fear among investors.
- similar words:
- wave
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| related words: |
flow, wash, wave |
| derivation: |
ripply (adj.) |
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