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- [tawr-uh nt, tor-]
- /ˈtɔr ənt, ˈtɒr-/
- /ˈtɒr.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tawr-uh nt, tor-]
- /ˈtɔr ənt, ˈtɒr-/
Definitions of torrent word
- noun torrent a stream of water flowing with great rapidity and violence. 1
- noun torrent a rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing stream of anything: a torrent of lava. 1
- noun torrent a violent downpour of rain. 1
- noun torrent a violent, tumultuous, or overwhelming flow: a torrent of abuse. 1
- abbreviation TORRENT torrential. 1
- noun torrent rushing water 1
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Origin of torrent
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin torrent- (stem of torrēns) seething, literally, burning, present participle of torrēre to burn, parch; see torrid, -ent
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Parts of speech for Torrent
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torrent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
torrent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for torrent
noun torrent
- alluvion — the wash of the sea or of a river
- avalanche — An avalanche is a large mass of snow that falls down the side of a mountain.
- barrage — A barrage is continuous firing on an area with large guns and tanks.
- beck — a nod, wave, or other gesture or signal
- burst — If something bursts or if you burst it, it suddenly breaks open or splits open and the air or other substance inside it comes out.
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