Pronunciation

/tɔːrənt/

Definitions

Noun

A torrent is a large, powerful stream or flow of water, especially one that moves rapidly, often over a wide area, during heavy rain or snowmelt. It can also refer to a rapid, continuous flow of data or information, such as from the internet or a file download.

Verb

To torrent can mean to flow powerfully, surge, or overwhelm with a strong current, as in water or data. It can also refer to downloading a large file from a torrent network.

Adjective

In the context of technology, a torrential adjective describes something that is extremely fast, intense, or overwhelming, like a torrential rain.

Adverb

A torrentially can be used to describe something that happens with great force or intensity, like rain falling heavily.

Phrases

• “A torrential downpour” describes heavy rain.
• “Torrential downloading” refers to rapid data transfer.
• “A torrent of questions” signifies a continuous stream of inquiries.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The river was in full torrent after the heavy rainfall.”
• Verb: “She watched the movie torrent on her laptop.”
• Adjective: “The internet connection was so slow, it felt like a torrential drip compared to what I’m used to.”
• Adverb: “The music played torrentially loud at the party.”

Synonyms

• Flood
• Cascade
• Deluge
• Floodwave
• Avalanche (in the data sense)
• Frenzy (in the flow sense)