Meaning & use
Nile River
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Meaning
proper nounproper
The very long river in northeastern Africa that flows north through Sudan and Egypt into the Mediterranean Sea.
Grammar: A proper noun, usually written with the: the Nile River, or simply the Nile.
Patterns
- along the Nile River
- cruise on the Nile River
Farmers in Egypt have used the Nile River to water their crops for thousands of years.
We took a boat along the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan.
The Nile River flows north, which surprises many students.
Common combinations
- along the Nile River
- Ancient temples line the banks along the Nile River.
- Nile River delta
- The Nile River delta is one of the most fertile regions in the world.
- cruise down the Nile River
- Tourists cruise down the Nile River on small boats.
- Nile River valley
- Most of Egypt's population lives in the Nile River valley.
- flooding of the Nile River
- The yearly flooding of the Nile River once enriched the soil.
Synonyms and how they differ
- the Nile
- The Nile is the shorter and more common way to name the same river, and is usually used in conversation.
Word family
Commonly confused: Nile River or Amazon River?
Nile River vs Amazon River
The Amazon River in South America is sometimes claimed to be the longest, which is why the Nile's length is debated.
Practice
Into which sea does the Nile River empty?
Choose one answer.
The Nile flows north through Egypt and reaches the Mediterranean. The Red Sea lies to the east of Egypt and the other two are far away.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Nile River”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.