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cliff

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /klɪf/

Forms: cliffs

cliff means: A high, very steep side of rock, often beside the sea.

noun

STEEP ROCK FACEB1

A high, very steep side of rock, often beside the sea.

  • Stay away from the cliff edge.
  • Waves crashed against the cliffs below us.
  • They built a small house on top of the cliff.

Similar words: rock face, precipice

Common phrases: cliff edge, steep cliff, top of cliff

Questions about cliff

What does cliff mean?

A high, very steep side of rock, often beside the sea.

What is cliff in other languages?

Türkçe: uçurum · Español: acantilado · Français: falaise · Deutsch: Klippe · Italiano: scogliera · 日本語: 崖

How do you pronounce cliff?

It is pronounced /klɪf/.

How do you use cliff in a sentence?

Stay away from the cliff edge. Waves crashed against the cliffs below us.

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