CEFR C1

torrents

noun

Meaning

Violent, fast-moving streams of water or other liquids.

Examples

The mountain road was washed out by sudden torrents caused by the heavy storm.
Torrents of lava flowed down the volcano's slope during the night.

Synonyms: floods, streams, cascades, cataracts

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torrents (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːrənts/

Definition

Violent, fast-moving streams of water or other liquids.

Examples

The mountain road was washed out by sudden torrents caused by the heavy storm.
Torrents of lava flowed down the volcano's slope during the night.
She watched as torrents of rain turned the dry creek bed into a raging river.

Synonyms of torrents

Words with a similar meaning to torrents:

floods
streams
cascades
cataracts

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