V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
confluence
noun
Definition: 1. a convergence, flowing, or gathering together of people or events at one point of connection; 2. a merging point where two rivers flow together to unite
Synonyms: convergence, gathering, joining, merging, uniting, assemblage, nexus
Antonyms: divergence, split
Tips: A confluence is a flowing together of things (such as rivers or ideas) or the gathering of people. Confluence is a powerful way of denoting any two or more things, people, or ideas coming together.
Usage Examples:
Every team member contributed to developing this project plan; it was a confluence of all our ideas. (convergence, merging)
Famine in Ethiopia brought a confluence of aid from all over the world. (uniting, joining)
A confluence of concert goers descended on the stadium. (convergence, gathering)
We camped in a beautiful valley that was a confluence for three different rivers. (convergence, merging point)
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