cascade
Translation
cascade, waterfall, series, flood
Examples
A cascade of water fell down the rocks.
A cascade of water fell down the rocks.
The decision caused a cascade of problems.
The decision caused a cascade of problems.
Grammar Patterns
a cascade of ((sth.)) a series or flood of (sth.) The decision caused a cascade of problems.
Similar Words
Synonyms: waterfall, series, chain
Etymology
From Italian 'cascata' (a fall), from 'cascare' (to fall).
Memory Tips
Imagine water cascading down steps, like a case falling down stairs.