ripple
Translation
ripple, wavelet, repercussion
Examples
A stone created a ripple in the pond.
A stone created a ripple in the pond.
His decision had a ripple effect.
His decision had a ripple effect.
Grammar Patterns
a ripple in/on ((sth.)) a small wave on the surface of (sth.) A stone created a ripple in the pond.
a ripple of ((sth.)) a feeling or effect that spreads A ripple of laughter went through the crowd.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wavelet, undulation, wave; Antonyms: calm, stillness
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'rip' in the sense of tearing or agitating a surface. The sense of a small wave appeared in the 17th century.
Memory Tips
Imagine dropping a pebble and seeing the little 'ripples' spread out like rings.