Synonyms

  river (a large natural flow of fresh water): We will cross the river by boat. stream (a small, narrow river): A lovely stream flows through our garden. creek (a stream or minor tributary of a river): We’ll go to the little creek where we keep our fishing boat. brook …

fuss (unnecessary or excessive concern about something that is not important): I personally think you’re making too much fuss about it. Stop all this fuss and get on with your work. We haven’t got all day. outcry (a strong expression of public anger or disapproval): The attack caused an international outcry. …

  length (the measurement of how long something is): I want to measure the length and width of this table. width (the distance across something from one side to the other): The road is four meters in width. thickness (the measurement of how thick something is): The wall was at …

ease (to make a bad situation or pain less severe): This pill will ease the pain in your arm. soothe (to make a pain or bad feeling less severe): Do you have something to soothe my sore throat? relieve (to remove or reduce pain or unpleasant feelings): Daily meditation is …

  drunk (unable to think or speak clearly because you have drunk too much alcohol): I got completely drunk at the party. drunken only before noun (drunk or often getting drunk): A drunken man threw stones and smashed shop windows. wasted not usually before noun (very drunk or affected by …