Cataract(noun)
A large waterfall or a sudden rush of water.
Hindi meaning:प्रपात / झरना
Synonyms: Waterfall, Cascade, Rapids, Torrent
Antonyms: Trickle, Dribble, Stillness, Calm
Example: The travelers stopped to admire the powerful cataract flowing down the rocky cliff.
Trick to remember: Cataract sounds like cat + attack, and imagine water attacking the rocks like a huge waterfall, so cataract = a big rushing waterfall.
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