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Rivers

Rivers (name) means an English surname. Example: “Joan Rivers was known for her sharp comedic wit.”

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An English surname.
"Joan Rivers was known for her sharp comedic wit."
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A state in southern Nigeria, with Port Harcourt as its capital.
"Rivers State is a major oil-producing region of Nigeria."
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What does “Rivers” mean?

The word “Rivers” means an English surname.

How do you use “Rivers” in a sentence?

Here is “Rivers” used in a sentence: “Joan Rivers was known for her sharp comedic wit.”

What part of speech is “Rivers”?

“Rivers” is a name.

Is “Rivers” a common word?

“Rivers” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Rivers” have?

“Rivers” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an English surname.

What is the difference between 'rivers' and 'river'?

'River' is the singular form, referring to one natural flowing watercourse, while 'rivers' is the plural, referring to more than one. 'Rivers' is also used as an English surname and as the name of a state in southern Nigeria.

What is Rivers State known for?

Rivers State is a state in southern Nigeria whose capital is Port Harcourt. It lies in the Niger Delta region and is named for the many rivers that cross and border its territory.

When is 'Rivers' capitalised?

'Rivers' is capitalised when it is a proper noun, such as a person's surname or the name of Rivers State in Nigeria. It is written in lowercase as 'rivers' when it simply means more than one river.

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