river
river
flowing water
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river with Russian translation
river usage examples
Они поставили палатку рядом с рекой до наступления темноты.
They set up their tent beside the river before nightfall.
Стая уток переплывала реку возле моста.
A family of ducks swam across the river near the bridge.
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river belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
river synonyms
What's the difference between river / stream / creek / brook
General term for a large natural flowing watercourse.
The river flows through the city.
Река протекает через город.
We walked beside a small stream.
Мы шли вдоль небольшого ручья.
A small stream; commonly used in American English.
The farm is next to a shallow creek.
Ферма находится рядом с мелким ручьём.
A small stream; often literary or poetic.
She crossed a clear brook in the park.
Она перешла через чистый ручей в парке.
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How to pronounce river and what this word means
river translation: река. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce river
/ˈrɪvə/
river translation
река
river examples
They set up their tent beside the river before nightfall.
river transcription
/ˈrɪvə/, /ˈrɪvɚ/
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Questions about this word
river meaning: what does it mean?
flowing water
river pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
river is pronounced as /ˈrɪvə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
river definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They set up their tent beside the river before nightfall. Translation: Они поставили палатку рядом с рекой до наступления темноты.
Is river part of Animal Basics vocabulary?
Yes, river (река) can be learned in the Animal Basics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is river part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?
Yes, river (река) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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