What does RIVES mean?

Parts of Speech

Verb

Definitions

1. To tear apart; to rend.
2. To split or divide in two.
3. To flow or move swiftly, as a river or stream.

Pronunciations

US: /raɪvz/

UK: /raɪvz/

Origin and Usage

The word "rives" is a verb that originated from Middle English "riven", which means "to tear". It is commonly used to describe the action of tearing something apart or splitting it in two. It can also be used to describe the swift movement of a river or stream.

Synonyms

• tear
• split
• separate
• rend

Related Words

• river
• drive
• alive
• knife
• brave

Example Sentences

• The storm rives the ship in two.
• The axe easily rives the log in half.
• The river rives through the valley.