cascade — a waterfall or series of waterfalls flowing down a steep rocky slope
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a waterfall or series of waterfalls flowing down a steep rocky slope
Pronunciation (IPA): /kæˈskeɪd/
Korean meaning: 폭포, 연속적인 폭포
Korean pronunciation: 캐스-케이드 (강세: 케이드)
Example Sentences
- My phone notifications cascade like Niagara Falls every morning.
- The financial crisis created a cascade of bankruptcies.
- Her tears cascaded down like she was watching a K-drama marathon.
cascade
NOUN//kæˈskeɪd//
a waterfall or series of waterfalls flowing down a steep rocky slope
Series of waterfalls flowing down rocks
Cash cascades down while cadet chases - money waterfall madness!
Where waters cascade, there's a lemonade parade!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'cascata' meaning 'waterfall', derived from Latin 'cadere' meaning 'to fall'. The word entered English through Italian during the Renaissance period.
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📝Examples
“My phone notifications cascade like Niagara Falls every morning.”
“The financial crisis created a cascade of bankruptcies.”
“Her tears cascaded down like she was watching a K-drama marathon.”
“The information cascades through the organization rapidly.”
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