🌊ripple

verb
/ˈrɪp.l̩/

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

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