Definition

Proper noun: * River Severn: A major river in the United Kingdom. It is the longest river in Great Britain, flowing through parts of Wales and England before emptying into the Bristol Channel.

Usage

• The word "River Severn" is used as a proper noun to name this specific geographical feature. It is typically preceded by the word "the".
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Advanced Usage

• The river is often simply called "the Severn" in common usage.
  • Example: The Severn Bridge connects England and Wales.
• It is a defining geographical feature, often used to mark boundaries or regions.
  • Example: The county lies to the east of the Severn.

Variants and Related Words

• Severn: The shortened, common form of the river's name.
• Severn Estuary: The tidal estuary where the River Severn meets the Bristol Channel.
• Severn Bore: A notable tidal wave that travels up the estuary of the River Severn.

Synonyms

• The Severn
• Severn River (less common in British English)

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To cross the Severn: Often used metaphorically to signify moving between Wales and England, or vice versa.
  • Example: His new job meant he had to cross the Severn every day.

Noun

1. a river in England and Wales flowing into the Bristol Channel; the longest river in Great Britain