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Meaning of 'torrent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Torrent [ n.]
- A violent stream, as of water, lava, or the like; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.
- Fig.: A violent or rapid flow; a strong current; a flood; as, a torrent of vices; a torrent of eloquence.
- Rolling or rushing in a rapid stream.

Meaning of 'torrent' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . torrent [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an overwhelming number or amount
Example in sentence:
  • a flood of requests;
  • a torrent of abuse
Meaning (2):
- a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid)
Example in sentence:
  • the houses were swept away in the torrent

Nearby Words:

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