a small wave on the surface of a liquid
Used in a Sentence
ripple
How to use ripple in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for ripple.
Editorial note
You have to ripple that code all the way up to the top of the API.
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Quick take
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of ripple gathered in one view.
(electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for ripple.
noun
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
noun
(electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value
verb
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
verb
flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise; "babbling brooks"
Example sentences
You have to ripple that code all the way up to the top of the API.
This will have huge ripple effects on the male status hierarchy.
A `NumericHalo` is a spreading ripple on the screen that fades.
But this would still have ripple effect that is, IMO, somewhat worth more than casual dismissal.
Anything else is just a temporary ripple in the ocean of technology on which everyone cashes up and leaves.
The money that proprietary companies make from being able to incorporate non-copylefted software into their products has a ripple effect.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use ripple in a sentence?
You have to ripple that code all the way up to the top of the API.
What does ripple mean?
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
What part of speech is ripple?
ripple is commonly used as noun, verb.