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torrent

Pronunciation: [ˈtɔːrənt]

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Learn how to use torrent in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “nature/weather”

(noun) a very heavy rain that falls quickly and in large amounts. It’s like when it suddenly pours and you get wet very fast, almost like someone turned on a giant faucet in the sky.

Example

The torrent brought much-needed water to the thirsty plants in the garden.

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There wasn’t a torrent of rain at all; just a light drizzle that barely wet the ground.

Example

Did you see the torrent of rain last night?

Context: “movement/liquid”

(noun) a fast and powerful flow of water or other liquid. It's like when a river moves so quickly that it looks like it’s racing downhill, almost like a wild horse running free.

Example

The torrent in the river was thrilling to watch as it rushed over the rocks.

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The stream was not a torrent; it was just a gentle trickle of water.

Example

Why is the water moving in a torrent through the valley?

Context: “emotion/communication”

(noun) a sudden, overwhelming outpouring of feelings or words. When someone talks a lot and really fast, pouring out their emotions, that’s like a torrent of thoughts or feelings.

Example

She shared a torrent of excitement when she heard about her promotion.

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He didn’t experience a torrent of feelings; he felt pretty calm about the situation.

Example

What caused the torrent of emotions during the meeting?

Context: “movement/liquid”

(verb) to flow quickly and powerfully. It’s like a water slide where the water rushes down very fast, making it hard to keep up.

Example

The river torrents down the mountainside after the heavy rain.

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The creek doesn’t torrent during summer; it often barely trickles.

Example

Does the water torrent through the canyon during the rainy season?

How to pronounce torrent

Pronunciation: [ˈtɔːrənt]

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