5 letter words starting with RIV

Definition of River

A river is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean. Rivers are often fed by smaller streams and tributaries. They are an important source of water for human consumption, irrigation, and transportation.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Pronunciations

US: /ˈrɪvər/

UK: /ˈrɪvə/

Origin and Usage

The word "river" comes from the Old French word "rivere" which means "river, riverside". It has been used in English since the 13th century. Rivers have been important to human civilization for thousands of years, providing water for drinking, irrigation, and transportation. Many major cities around the world are located on rivers.

Synonyms

Stream, brook, creek, watercourse, tributary

Related Words

Beach, delta, flood, ocean, shore

Example Sentences

• The Mississippi River is the longest river in the United States.
• The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by volume.
• People have been living along the banks of the Nile River for thousands of years.
• The river was too deep to cross on foot, so they had to build a bridge.
• The polluted river caused health problems for the people who lived nearby.

Here is the dictionary-style definition for "rived": rived 1. Parts of Speech: verb 2. Definitions:

• to split or tear apart violently; to cleave open
• to break into pieces; to shatter

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /raɪvd/
• UK: /raɪvd/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "rived" is the past tense of the verb "rive," which comes from the Old English word "rīfan," meaning "to tear apart." It has been in use since the 14th century.
• "Rived" is a less common verb and is often used in literature to describe violent or forceful actions, such as "The earthquake rived the ground in two."

5. Synonyms:

• split
• tear
• cleave
• break
• shatter

6. Related Words:

• drive
• alive
• chive
• skive
• swive

7. Example Sentences:

• The lumberjack rived the log in two with a single blow of his axe.
• The earthquake rived the ground, causing buildings to collapse.
• The pottery shattered when it was accidentally dropped, leaving rived pieces on the floor.