What is another word for Rives?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪvz] (IPA)

Rives is a word that describes the act of splitting or dividing something. Some synonyms for rives include cleaves, splits, cracks, severs, tears, and divides. These words can all be used interchangeably with rives depending on the context in which they are used. Cleaves and splits are often used when referring to materials like wood or stone that are being split apart. Sever and tear are often used when referring to something that is being torn apart forcefully. Divide is a more general term that can be used to describe any type of separation, whether physical or metaphorical.

What are the hypernyms for Rives?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Rives

Spirit is what counts, and the Yankees haven't got it, I was made to-day a Captain of Cavalry under Colonel Rives.
"The Crisis, Volume 6"
Winston Churchill
A. Rives, commanding Gen.
"The Struggle for Missouri"
John McElroy
Harris, McBride, Rives and Maj.
"The Struggle for Missouri"
John McElroy

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