Runoff Synonyms

rŭnôf, -ŏf
Flowing water
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. spring runoff
  2. drainage
  3. surplus water
The occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. overflow
  2. overspill

Words Related to Runoff

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Runoff Sentence Examples

  • In such rivers, long term runoff accumulations remain depressed.

  • During storm water runoff, compost stops pollutants from forming.

  • The most durable paths are slightly cambered to aid rain runoff.

  • Despite spate conditions late in the month April runoff totals were generally well below average.

  • The sediment is an issue because it can distribute harmful runoff and other pollutants into large quantities of water.

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