ripples

[US]/[ˈrɪp.əlz]/
[UK]/[ˈrɪp.əlz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.small wave or series of waves on the surface of water; a slight change or fluctuation
v.to spread outwards in a series of waves; to spread gradually or subtly

Phrases & Collocations

ripples across

ripples effect

water ripples

ripples spread

gentle ripples

ripples formed

causing ripples

see ripples

ripples danced

small ripples

Example Sentences

the pond's surface was disturbed by gentle ripples.

a single pebble created widening ripples in the water.

she watched the ripples spread across the lake.

the news of his success sent ripples through the industry.

financial problems caused ripples of concern among investors.

the event caused ripples of excitement throughout the town.

he felt ripples of sadness as he remembered her.

the boat glided across the water, leaving no ripples behind.

the storm created strong ripples on the ocean surface.

the ripples of the scandal continued to affect his career.

i could see the faint ripples caused by the fish swimming below.

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