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WATERFALLS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word waterfalls. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word waterfalls. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for WATERFALLS

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cascade
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls

• a succession of stages or operations or processes or units

• a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower

verb

• rush down in big quantities, like a cascade

• arrange (open windows) on a computer desktop so that they overlap each other, with the title bars visible

cataract
nounn
noun

• an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

• a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice

falls
verbv
noun

• the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

• a steep descent of the water of a river

chute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

• sloping channel through which things can descend

verb

• jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute

deluge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an overwhelming number or amount

• a heavy rain

• the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

verb

• fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid

• charge someone with too many tasks

• fill or cover completely, usually with water

downpour
nounn
noun

• a heavy rain

gush
verbv
noun

• a sudden rapid flow (as of water)

• an unrestrained expression of emotion

verb

• gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

• praise enthusiastically

• issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth

jet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an airplane powered by one or more jet engines

• the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)

• a hard black form of lignite that takes a brilliant polish and is used in jewelry or ornamentation

• atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward

• street names for ketamine

• an artificially produced flow of water

adjective satellite

• of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

verb

• issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth

• fly a jet plane

plunge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a brief swim in water

• a steep and rapid fall

verb

• thrust or throw into

• drop steeply

• dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity

• begin with vigor

• cause to be immersed

• fall abruptly

• immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

• devote (oneself) fully to

shower
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

• someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see

• washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle

• a brief period of precipitation

• a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower

• a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person

verb

• expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

• spray or sprinkle with

• take a shower; wash one's body in the shower

• rain abundantly

• provide abundantly with

spillway
nounn
noun

• a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction

torrent
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a heavy rain

• a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid)

• an overwhelming number or amount

rapids
nounn
noun

• a part of a river where the current is very fast

adjective satellite

• done or occurring in a brief period of time

• characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

sault
nounn
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Best Hypernyms For WATERFALLS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for waterfalls, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
water
Phrases (1)
body of water

Alternatives for CASCADE

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