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noun
small waves:
The breeze caused a ripple on the lake,, noun
small wave:
There was a ripple on the water.
Simple Definitions
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noun ADJ. little, small VERB + RIPPLE cause, set off The decision caused ripples of concern among the parents. | send I dropped the pebble in the water, sending ripples across the pond. His remarks sent a ripple of laughter through the audience. | feel He felt a small ripple of fear pass through him. RIPPLE + VERB pass/run through sb/sth | spread (across) sth He watched the ripples spread across the pool. RIPPLE + NOUN effect PREP. ~ of A ripple of unease passed through her., verb ADV. gently, smoothly, softly PREP. across Small waves rippled gently across the pond. | through Shock rippled through her.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary