ripple
noun /ˈrɪpl/
/ˈrɪpl/
Idioms - a small wave on the surface of a liquid, especially water in a lake, etc.
- The air was so still that there was hardly a ripple on the pond's surface.
Extra Examples- He watched the ripples spread across the pool.
- I dropped the pebble in the water, sending ripples across the pond.
- The sinking pebble had sent ripples across the surface of the lake.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- little
- slight
- small
- …
- cause
- set off
- create
- …
- pass through somebody/something
- run through somebody/something
- spread across something
- …
- effect
- ripple of
- a thing that looks or moves like a small wave
- ripples of sand
- [usually singular] ripple of something a sound that gradually becomes louder and then quieter again
- a ripple of applause/laughter
- His remarks sent a ripple of laughter through the audience.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- little
- slight
- small
- …
- cause
- set off
- create
- …
- pass through somebody/something
- run through somebody/something
- spread across something
- …
- effect
- ripple of
- [usually singular] ripple of something a feeling that gradually spreads through a person or group of people
- A ripple of fear passed through him.
- The announcement sent a ripple of excitement through the crowd.
- Her visit caused no more than a ripple of interest.
Extra Examples- He felt a small ripple of fear pass through him.
- His remarks caused a ripple of protest.
- The decision caused ripples of concern among the parents.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- little
- slight
- small
- …
- cause
- set off
- create
- …
- pass through somebody/something
- run through somebody/something
- spread across something
- …
- effect
- ripple of
Word Originlate 17th cent. (as a verb): of unknown origin.
Idioms
create/make ripples | create/make a ripple
- to be noticed and have an impact
- It's a film that promises to create ripples.
- The debate has barely made a ripple here.