river severn

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river severn

The River Severn flows through a green valley under a clear blue sky.

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".
  • Example:
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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.
river severn

The River Severn flows through a green valley under a clear blue sky.

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

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