A1 noun Neutro

river

/ˈrɪv.ər/

A large natural flow of water that travels across land and into the sea or a lake. It is a moving body of water that usually starts in mountains or hills.

Exemplos

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1

The children like to play by the river in summer.

The children like to play by the river in summer.

2

The proposed development is located adjacent to the river.

The proposed development is located adjacent to the river.

3

Let's go down to the river and hang out.

Let's go down to the river and hang out.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
river
Adjetivo
riverine
Relacionado
riverside
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'R' in River as 'Running water'.

Quiz rápido

The Amazon is the longest ___ in South America.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: river

Exemplos

1

The children like to play by the river in summer.

everyday

The children like to play by the river in summer.

2

The proposed development is located adjacent to the river.

formal

The proposed development is located adjacent to the river.

3

Let's go down to the river and hang out.

informal

Let's go down to the river and hang out.

4

The Nile River was essential for the development of ancient civilizations.

academic

The Nile River was essential for the development of ancient civilizations.

5

The logistics team is investigating transport options across the river.

business

The logistics team is investigating transport options across the river.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
river
Adjetivo
riverine
Relacionado
riverside

Colocações comuns

river bank river bank
cross a river cross a river
flow into the river flow into the river
wide river wide river
river water river water

Frases Comuns

river bed

river bed

up the river

up the river

mouth of the river

mouth of the river

Frequentemente confundido com

river vs lake

A lake is a still body of water surrounded by land, while a river is flowing water.

river vs stream

A stream is generally much smaller and narrower than a river.

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Notas de uso

When naming a specific river, use 'the' before the name (e.g., The Thames, The Amazon).

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget to use 'the' when referring to specific rivers or confuse 'river' with 'sea' which is saltwater.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'R' in River as 'Running water'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French word 'riviere', which comes from the Latin 'riparius' meaning 'of a bank'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one river, two rivers Usually takes the definite article 'the' with names Often followed by the preposition 'into' or 'across'
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Contexto cultural

Many of the world's most famous cities, like London and Cairo, were built specifically next to rivers for trade and water.

Quiz rápido

The Amazon is the longest ___ in South America.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: river

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migration

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Migration is the movement of people or animals from one place to another to live or find food. It can happen every year with the seasons or be a permanent move to a new country.

hibernation

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Hibernation is a long, deep sleep that some animals take during the winter. It helps them save energy and survive when there is very little food available.

camouflage

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Camouflage is a way to hide by looking like the things around you. It helps animals and people stay safe by blending into the background so they are hard to see.

stream

A1

A stream is a small, narrow flow of water that moves naturally along a fixed path. It is smaller than a river and can usually be found in forests or parks.

pond

A1

A pond is a small area of still water that is smaller than a lake. It can be found naturally in the wild or built in a park or garden.

marsh

A1

A marsh is a type of wetland that is often flooded with water. It is usually covered with grasses, reeds, and other plants that like wet soil.

swamp

A1

A swamp is a low area of land that is always very wet or covered with water. It usually has many trees and plants growing in it and is often home to animals like frogs and alligators.

waterfall

A1

A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a high, steep cliff or rock. It is a beautiful natural feature often found in mountainous areas where water drops vertically.

rapids

A1

Rapids are parts of a river where the water flows very fast over rocks. They look white and bubbly and can be dangerous for boats.

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