river

river is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈɹɪvə/, SAMPA: /"rIv@/
• (US) IPA: /ˈɹɪvɚ/, SAMPA: /"rIv@`/
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Noun

Singular river

Plural rivers

A river

1. A channel of water.

   We go swimming in the river.

   The river bends there.

2. A lot of something.

   He won a river of votes.

Synonyms

• (channel) channel, canal, stream
• (a lot) mountain, load, ton

Antonyms

• (a lot) trickle

Related words

• riverbank
• riverbed
• riverboat