Words / A2

WORT-uh-forl/ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/

A waterfall is a river falling over high rock: a famous waterfall, at the waterfall, a waterfall path. Fountain is built in a town square; a waterfall is natural. Rapids are fast water, not a drop. Take care on wet rocks. Do not write water fall as two words in this sense.

Meaning

A place where a river falls over a high rock.

Examples

• “We took photos at the waterfall after the hike.”
• “Spray from the waterfall wet our jackets.”
• “The guidebook marked a short walk to the waterfall.”

Good to know

at the waterfall / a famous waterfall. Town cousin: fountain. One word, not water fall.

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