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Freshet - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

freshet

/ˈfrɛʃɪt/ /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

Definition:

A sudden flood or rush of water, often due to heavy rain or melting snow.

Synonyms:

flood, deluge, spate, torrent

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

drought, trickle

Common Collocations:

spring freshet, river freshet, sudden freshet

Derivatives:

freshets (plural), freshet-like (adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "freshet" to describe a sudden surge of water, typically in rivers or streams after heavy rainfall.

Common Phrases:

spring freshet, freshet season, freshet waters

Etymology:

From Old French *freschete*, diminutive of *fresche* ("fresh"), referring to fresh or newly risen water.

Examples:

  • 1. The river swelled into a dangerous freshet overnight.
  • 2. After the storm, a freshet rushed down the mountainside.
  • 3. Farmers feared the spring freshet would damage their crops.
  • 4. The bridge collapsed under the force of the freshet.

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