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countercurrent

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Countercurrent (noun) means a current moving in the opposite direction to the main one.

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A current moving in the opposite direction to the main one.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

crosscurrent rip riptide

Related words

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Rhymes for countercurrent

current

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What is the meaning of countercurrent?

"countercurrent" (noun) means a current moving in the opposite direction to the main one.

What is another word for countercurrent?

Other words for "countercurrent" include crosscurrent, rip, riptide.

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