valley

Meanings

• noun

  A low land area between hills or mountains, typically having a flat floor and being drained by a stream or river.

  - "The valley was surrounded by towering mountains."
  - "The river flowed through the fertile valley."
  - "The valley was shrouded in mist early in the morning."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvæli/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈvæli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with valley
hollow , mellow , yellow , mellowellow , follow , dollar

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Variants

List of all variants of valley that leads to same result
valley , valleys , valley fever , valley fevers , Valley girl , valley girls , Valley Forge , Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes , Valley of the Sun , Valley Stream , lily of the valley , rift valley , rift valleys , Rift Valley fever , Rift Valley fevers

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Etymology

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Old English wællan 'to roll', from a verb meaning 'to flow'. A valley is a place where water collects and flows.

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Trivia

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1. The Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA, is a famous example of a valley.

2. The deepest part of the Pacific Ocean is called the Challenger Deep and is located in the Mariana Trench, which is a deep underwater valley.

3. The term 'valley' is also used metaphorically to describe a low point or a difficult situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Valles Marineris: The largest canyon in the solar system, located on Mars.

2. Valley fever: A respiratory disease caused by a fungus found in soil.

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Culture

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Valleys have cultural and historical significance in many ways. They have been the sites of early human civilizations due to their fertile lands and water sources. Valleys have been depicted in literature, art, and music, representing peace, tranquility, and beauty.

How to Memorize "valley"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flat area surrounded by tall hills or mountains, with a river or stream flowing through it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'valley' with the image of a peaceful, green, and fertile land.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Valleys Are Where Life Endures' to remember the definition.

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