cliff — a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea
Pronunciation (IPA): /klɪf/
Example Sentences
- My smartphone survived falling off a cliff, but it can't survive falling off my bed.
- The hikers carefully approached the cliff to enjoy the breathtaking view.
- She felt like she was standing on the edge of a cliff before her job interview.
cliff
NOUN[/klɪf/]
a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea
The hikers stopped carefully near the edge of the dangerous cliff.
The birds built nests safely along the side of the ocean cliff.
One small slip near the cliff nearly broke his grip on survival.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word cliff derives from Old English 'clif', which came from Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'a split or cleft place'. The term originally referred to a steep rock face or precipice formed by natural cleavage.
Breakdown
cliff < Old English 'clif' (steep rock face) < Proto-Germanic base meaning 'to split or cleave', related to the concept of something divided or fractured.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My smartphone survived falling off a cliff, but it can't survive falling off my bed.”
“The hikers carefully approached the cliff to enjoy the breathtaking view.”
“She felt like she was standing on the edge of a cliff before her job interview.”
“The seagulls built their nests on the rocky cliffs overlooking the harbor.”
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