Basic Details
Word: River
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large natural stream of water that flows into a sea, lake, or another river.
Synonyms: Stream, creek, watercourse
Antonyms: Drought, desert
Idioms and Phrases
- Go with the flow: To adapt to circumstances and not resist what's happening. Example: "When plans changed for the weekend, I decided to just go with the flow and see where the day took me."
- Like water off a duck's back: Used to describe criticism that has no effect on someone. Example: "The negative comments were like water off a duck's back for him; he just carried on with his project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The river wound through the valley, providing a beautiful view of the landscape.
Example 2: After the heavy rain, the river rose higher than usual and overflowed its banks.
Example 3: Children often play near the river, skipping stones and watching the fish swim.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the Amazon River is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world? It discharges more water than the next seven largest rivers combined!
Famous Quote
"No water, no life. No blue, no green." - Sylvia A. Earle
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "river" mean?
a) A man-made waterway
b) A large stream of water that flows
c) A mountain
d) A kind of fish
Answer: b) A large stream of water that flows
2. Which of these is a synonym of "river"?
a) Lake
b) Stream
c) Ocean
d) Rain
Answer: b) Stream
3. Which sentence uses "river" correctly?
a) The river jumped over the rock.
b) The river flowed swiftly after the storm.
c) The river is talking to the trees.
d) The river played music all night.
Answer: b) The river flowed swiftly after the storm.
4. Which idiom means to accept whatever happens?
a) Go with the flow
b) Like water off a duck's back
c) Ice in the veins
d) Drop in the ocean
Answer: a) Go with the flow
5. What is the opposite of "river"?
a) Stream
b) Drought
c) Pond
d) Lake
Answer: b) Drought
