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/ˈrɪv.ɚ/
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A large natural stream of water flowing across land.
Examples
The river is very wide here.
Fish live in this river.
A river runs through the town.
We walked by the river.
There is a bridge over the river.
Meanings
Examples
A river runs through the town.
We walked by the river.
There is a bridge over the river.
The river is very wide here.
Fish live in this river.
FAQ
A river is a natural flow of water across land.
People talk about rivers when describing places or travel.
How does river differ from lake?
A river flows, while a lake is a body of water in one place.
How is river used in a sentence?
“A river runs through the town” describes its path.
No, river is an everyday word.
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