Ripple: meaning, definitions and examples

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ripple

 

[ หˆrษชpษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on water

A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as caused by a slight breeze or an object dropping into it.

Synonyms

rippling, undulation, wavelet

Examples of usage

  • The pebbles made ripples in the pond.
  • The wind caused ripples on the lake's surface.
Context #2 | Noun

effect

A thing that forms a small wave or series of waves.

Synonyms

consequence, effect, impact

Examples of usage

  • The news sent ripples through the community.
  • Her actions created ripples in the company.
Context #3 | Verb

spread

To spread through or across a surface or area.

Synonyms

extend, propagate, spread

Examples of usage

  • The laughter rippled through the crowd.
  • Her smile rippled across her face.

Translations

Translations of the word "ripple" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ondulaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคนเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Welle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ riakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัะฑัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ falowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณข็ด‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ondulation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ondulaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dalgalanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ูˆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถŸๆผช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ valovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bylgja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปา›ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒšแƒฆแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ondulaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'ripple' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'ryppel'. It has been used to describe small waves or undulations on water since the 14th century. Over time, 'ripple' has also come to be used metaphorically to describe the spreading effect or impact of something. The word has a rich history of depicting movement and influence in various contexts.

See also: rip, ripped.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,614, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.