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waterfall

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of waterfall

a fall of water usually from a great height

  • I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall
Synonyms of waterfall

cascade, cataract, fall(s)
Words Related to waterfall

flume

chute (also shute), rapid(s), shoot, white water

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