river

Definition

Examples

The new office building has a lovely view of the river.

Synonyms

• streama natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
• waterwaya navigable body of water

Collocations

• Easy swim in the clear river
  to swim in the clear river, meaning to travel through water
• Medium cross the river bridge during rush hour
  to cross the river bridge during rush hour, meaning to travel across or pass over
• Hard monitor industrial pollutant runoff into river basins
  to monitor industrial pollutant runoff into river basins, meaning to keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
• Very Hard sell someone down the river for personal gain
  to exchange goods or services for money regarding someone down the river for personal gain