Ripple: meaning, definitions and examples
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ripple
[ หrษชpษl ]
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
Examples of usage
- The pebbles made ripples in the pond.
- The wind caused ripples on the lake's surface.
effect
A thing that forms a small wave or series of waves.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The news sent ripples through the community.
- Her actions created ripples in the company.
Translations
Translations of the word "ripple" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ondulaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคนเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Welle
๐ฎ๐ฉ riakan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฑั
๐ต๐ฑ falowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณข็ด
๐ซ๐ท ondulation
๐ช๐ธ ondulaciรณn
๐น๐ท dalgalanma
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชู ูุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ vlnฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vlnenie
๐จ๐ณ ๆถๆผช
๐ธ๐ฎ valovanje
๐ฎ๐ธ bylgja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะปาัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแฆแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dalฤa
๐ฒ๐ฝ ondulaciรณn
Word origin
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.