cliff

Meanings

• noun

  A large natural elevation of land, usually steep, that rises sharply from the surrounding area.

  - "The hikers reached the cliff's summit and enjoyed a breathtaking view."
  - "The climber fell from the cliff, but was luckily caught by his rope."

• noun

  A high point or culmination, as of success.

  - "Reaching the cliff of his career, the actor decided to retire."
  - "The team reached the cliff of victory after a long and grueling season."

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Pronunciation

1. /klɪf/
   
   
   
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2. /klɪf/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

precipice

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cliff
lifeful , strifeful , wifeful

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Variants

List of all variants of cliff that leads to same result
cliff , cliffier , cliffiest , cliffs , cliffy , cliff dweller , cliff dwellers , cliff dwelling , cliff dwellings , cliff-hanger , cliff-hangers , cliff-hanging , cliff swallow , cliff swallows , Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

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Etymology

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Old English clif 'sloping ground, bank, slope, cliff'; related to clifian 'to slope, lean', from clifian 'to cleave, split'.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest cliff in the world is the Vertical Cliff in Antarctica, which is approximately 5,000 feet tall.

2. The term 'cliffhanger' comes from the literary device of ending a chapter or story with a suspenseful or dramatic event, leaving the reader in suspense until the next installment.

3. Cliffs can be formed by various geological processes, including erosion, plate tectonics, and volcanic activity.

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Related Concepts

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1. cliff face: The vertical or near-vertical portion of a cliff.

2. sea cliff: A cliff that is formed along a coastline.

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Culture

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Cliffs have been significant in human history and culture, serving as natural barriers, landmarks, and sources of inspiration. They have been featured in literature, art, music, and film.

How to Memorize "cliff"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, steep mountain or a high cliff side to remember the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being high up or reaching a peak.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase such as 'Climb If I Fall' to help remember the word.

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