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tributaries
 

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Noun tributary has 1 sense
  1. feeder, tributary, affluent - a branch that flows into the main stream
    --1 is a kind of branch
    Antonyms: distributary

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Tributaries

Definition:

Tributaries are smaller rivers or streams that flow into a larger main river, enhancing its volume and ultimately contributing to its formation.

Examples:
  1. The Mississippi River is fed by numerous tributaries, including the Ohio River, the Missouri River, and the Illinois River.
  2. The Amazon River, one of the longest rivers in the world, has countless tributaries such as the Rio Negro, the Madeira River, and the Juruá River.
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