to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
along the way; along the road
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
newcomer; initiate; rookie
bank; weir; embankment; levee
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
surname; family name; last name
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
to go downhill; to go down a slope
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
to gather in a circle; to form a circle
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
waterway; canal; channel; swimming pool lane
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
beach sandals; flip-flops; thongs; pluggers; jandals
to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
to strike out; to start swimming
ideal weather (for some action, event, etc.); perfect day
existence; possession; having; limited company