waterfall
gb/wˈɔtɚfˌɔl/ us/wˈɔtɚfˌɔl/
B1
Inglês
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Nome
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entity
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water falling over a cliff
A place where water falls down from a high place, like a cliff.
Padrão de uso:
a waterfall; (the) waterfall at/in [place]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse a waterfall (natural falling water) with a fountain (water pushed up by a pump).
Sinónimos
cascade (Often suggests water falling in steps or in a series of drops.)
Antónimos
still water (Water that is calm and not falling or moving rapidly.)
Colocações
a spectacular waterfall
|a thundering waterfall
|a secluded waterfall
|a waterfall trail
|a waterfall hike
|at the base of the waterfall
|near a waterfall
|the waterfall plunges
|a waterfall cascades
|visit a waterfall
Temas
nature
|geography
|travel
Exemplos
- We followed the trail until we reached a waterfall hidden in the forest.
- After the rain, the waterfall was louder and wider than usual.
- Mist rose from the pool at the bottom of the waterfall.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We saw a waterfall in the park.
- The waterfall is very loud.
Nome
B2
abstract
2
continuous stream of something
A lot of something coming quickly and continuously.
Padrão de uso:
a waterfall of [something]
Erro comum:
This is usually used for a large, fast flow (e.g., words, emails, light), not for small amounts; use “trickle” for small flows.
Sinónimos
flood (Emphasizes being overwhelmed by a large amount.)
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torrent (Stronger and more dramatic; suggests great force.)
Antónimos
trickle (A small amount coming slowly.)
Colocações
a waterfall of words
|a waterfall of emails
|a waterfall of information
|a waterfall of light
|a waterfall of hair
|a waterfall of tears
|a waterfall of complaints
|a waterfall of notifications
|a waterfall of sound
|a waterfall of data
Temas
language
|media
|daily_life
Exemplos
- After the announcement, a waterfall of messages hit her inbox.
- He responded with a waterfall of excuses that didn’t answer the question.
- Sunlight spilled through the leaves in a waterfall of gold.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I got a waterfall of emails today.
adjective
technical
C1
property
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sequential project approach
Done in clear steps, one after another.
Padrão de uso:
a waterfall [process/method/approach/project]
Erro comum:
In this sense, “waterfall” is usually an adjective before a noun (e.g., “waterfall approach”), not used alone to mean “a waterfall.”
Sinónimos
linear (More general; does not specifically refer to the well-known project method.)
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sequential (Focuses on step-by-step order without the named methodology.)
Antónimos
agile (Contrasts with fixed sequential stages by emphasizing iteration and flexibility.)
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iterative (Opposes a one-pass sequence by repeating cycles of improvement.)
Colocações
a waterfall model
|a waterfall approach
|waterfall development
|a waterfall process
|waterfall planning
|a waterfall project
|traditional waterfall
|waterfall requirements
|waterfall phases
|waterfall lifecycle
Temas
business
|technology
|project_management
Exemplos
- They used a waterfall approach, finishing the full design before starting development.
- Waterfall planning can work well when the requirements are stable.
- The team switched from waterfall development to a more iterative process.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- This project uses a waterfall approach.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
waterfall
IPA
GB/wˈɔtɚfˌɔl/
US/wˈɔtɚfˌɔl/
Sílabas e acento
wa - ter - fall (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (wa)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: waterfall
- Plural: waterfalls
Expressões
a waterfall of [something]
1/ə wˈɔtɚfˌɔl əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
a lot coming quickly
A very large amount of something coming fast.
Exemplos
- When the sale started, there was a waterfall of orders within minutes.
- She answered with a waterfall of questions.
- The stage lights fell in a waterfall of blue and white.
waterfall chart
1/wˈɔtɚfˌɔl t͡ʃˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
business
step-by-step change chart
A chart that shows changes step by step from a starting total to an ending total.
Exemplos
- The analyst used a waterfall chart to explain the change in profit from last quarter to this quarter.
- A waterfall chart makes it easy to see which costs had the biggest impact.
- We presented the budget revisions in a waterfall chart.
waterfall model
1/wˈɔtɚfˌɔl mˈɑdəl/
fixed phrase
technical
sequential development method
A way of working step by step, finishing each stage before the next.
Exemplos
- The company chose the waterfall model because the specifications were unlikely to change.
- In the waterfall model, testing typically comes after implementation.
- They documented every phase carefully to fit the waterfall model.