🌊ripple

Meaning

to form or cause small waves on the surface of water or spread through like waves

a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence

Example Sentences

The wind rippled the surface of the pond.

The stone created ripples across the calm pond.

Example Expressions

a ripple effect

Synonyms

wave, undulate, fluctuate, oscillate, ripple, undulation, effect, consequence

Entry 1

wave, undulate, fluctuate, oscillate, ripple

Entry 2

wave, undulation, effect, consequence

Antonyms

still, calm, stillness, smoothness

Entry 1

still, calm

Entry 2

stillness, calm, smoothness

Collocations

ripple effect, ripple across, ripple through, ripple of laughter, water ripple

Entry 1

ripple effect, ripple across, ripple through, ripple of laughter

Entry 2

ripple effect, water ripple, ripple through