Cascaded Meaning in English
word · lemma: cascade
Definition
Something that flowed, fell, or happened in a series or sequence, often like a waterfall. Used both for physical things (like water) and for events or effects that spread from one to another.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both technical and poetic ways—'cascaded down the rocks' (literal), 'news cascaded through the company' (figurative). Common in IT/engineering when describing processes or failures ('cascaded failures'). Usually appears in passive voice. Don't confuse with just 'falling'—it implies a chain or sequence.
Example Sentences
Water cascaded over the edge of the fountain.
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The lights cascaded down the wall, creating a beautiful effect.
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After the announcement, cheers cascaded through the crowd.
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As soon as the first domino fell, the rest cascaded one after another.
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Emails cascaded into my inbox after the project launched.
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One small mistake at the top cascaded into much bigger problems down the line.
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