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ripple

/ˈrɪpl/noun

उच्चारण रिपल

लहर, हिलोर, तरंग (पानी की सतह पर छोटी लहर)

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a small wave on the surface of a liquid, especially water

    लहर, हिलोर, तरंग (पानी की सतह पर छोटी लहर)

    • The stone made ripples on the surface of the pond.
    • A gentle breeze sent small ripples across the lake.
    • A single ripple spread across the pond.
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    • The wind created ripples on the water.
    • The boat left ripples behind it.

    Synonyms wavelet ruffle undulation

  2. 2

    [C] ~ of sth

    a sound that gradually becomes louder and then quieter again

    (तालियों, हँसी की) लहर

    • A ripple of applause went round the hall.
    • a ripple of laughter
    • A ripple of laughter ran through the room.
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    • There was a ripple of applause after the first song.
    • A ripple of whispers followed her entrance.

    Synonyms murmur wave burst

  3. 3

    [C] ~ of sth

    a feeling or an effect that gradually spreads through a person or a group of people

    (भावना की) लहर, हलचल

    • A ripple of excitement passed through the crowd.
    • The news caused hardly a ripple in the market.
    • A ripple of fear went through the village.
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    • The decision caused a ripple of anger among the staff.
    • The news sent a ripple of excitement through the school.

    Synonyms wave stir flutter

  4. 4

    [C]

    a pattern or shape that looks like a series of small waves

    लहरदार आकृति या बनावट

    • the ripples in the sand on the beach
    • The wind had left delicate ripples across the dunes.
    • The wind left ripples in the sand dunes.
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    • The ripples on the lake changed with the light.
    • You can see ripples on the surface of the sheet.
verb
  1. 1

    [I, T]

    to move or to make something move in very small waves

    लहराना, हिलोरें लेना या पैदा करना

    • The wheat field rippled in the breeze.
    • A light wind rippled the surface of the lake.
    • The flag rippled in the wind.
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    • The pond rippled as the duck swam across.
    • Leaves rippled on the water.

    Synonyms ruffle undulate stir

  2. 2

    [I] ~ (through sth)

    (of a feeling or a sound) to spread through a person or a group of people like a wave

    (भावना या आवाज़ का) लहर की तरह फैलना

    • A murmur of surprise rippled through the audience.
    • Excitement rippled through the crowd when the team bus arrived.
    • A cheer rippled through the stadium.
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    • Whispers rippled through the class when the teacher entered.
    • News of the win rippled through the town.

    Synonyms spread run pass

  3. 3

    [I]

    (of muscles) to move under the skin

    (मांसपेशियों का) फड़कना, उभरना

    • His muscles rippled as he lifted the weights.
    • You could see his arm muscles ripple as he pulled the heavy rope.
    • The muscles rippled in his back as he swung the bat.
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    • You could see his shoulders ripple beneath his shirt.
    • The horse's muscles rippled as it galloped.
Idioms 1

a ripple effect

a situation in which an event or action has an effect on something, which then has an effect on something else

श्रृंखलाबद्ध प्रभाव, एक के बाद एक फैलने वाला असर

  • The closure of the factory had a ripple effect on local shops.
  • A rise in fuel prices has a ripple effect across the economy.