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риф

reef

Meaning of риф

living beings animal basics noun

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Russian[ˈrif]
reef
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риф with English translation

риф usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Divers explored a colourful reef near the island.

Аквалангисты исследовали красочный риф рядом с островом.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Many fish hide in the reef's crevices.

Множество рыб прячутся в щелях рифа.

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риф belongs to the topic "Animal Basics". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

рифreef
игратьplay
океанocean
группаgroup
параpair
короваcow
яйцоegg

риф synonyms

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What's the difference between риф / рифовая гряда

🇷🇺Russian
риф

general term for an underwater or coastal formation of rock, coral, or seabed deposits

B2Very Often

The ship ran aground on a reef not far from the shore.

Корабль сел на риф недалеко от берега.

Р
🇷🇺Russian
рифовая гряда

a chain or strip of reef rises, often linear in form

B2Rarely

The seabed map showed a long reef ridge along the coast.

Подводная карта показала длинную рифовую гряду вдоль берега.

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How to pronounce риф and what this word means

риф translation: reef. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce риф

[ˈrif]

риф translation

reef

риф examples

Divers explored a colourful reef near the island.

риф transcription

[ˈrif]

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риф meaning: what does it mean?

Скопление кораллов или камней у поверхности моря, опасное для судов

риф pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

риф is pronounced as [ˈrif]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

риф definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Divers explored a colourful reef near the island. Translation: Аквалангисты исследовали красочный риф рядом с островом.

Is риф part of Animal Basics vocabulary?

Yes, риф (reef) can be learned in the Animal Basics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is риф part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, риф (reef) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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