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torrent vs torrential
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| torrentnoun/ˈtɔːr.ənt/ | Meaning A fast, strong flow of water, especially heavy rain. | Goes with — | Example After the storm, a torrent of water rushed down the street and into the river. |
| torrentialadjective/təˈren.ʃəl/ | Meaning describing rain that falls very heavily and fast | Goes with torrential rain | Example Torrential rain flooded the main road and cut the village off. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A flood swept away the only bridge to the village.