Cool MateMeaning of Cliff
a high area of rock with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea or ocean
In simple words: A high, steep rock face or edge.
Cliff in a sentence
- the **cliff edge/top**
- the chalk cliffs of southern England
- a castle perched high on the cliffs above the river
- We set off along the cliff path.
- Steep cliffs towered above the river.
- The cliffs fall away to the north.
- The hotel was perched high on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
- a long line of cliffs surrounding the bay
- crumbling cliffs
- Sales fell off a cliff in the first quarter of the year.
How to use Cliff
Used when describing geographical features. Not used in a metaphorical sense like 'cliffhanger' which is more casual.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'cliff' as a 'clip' of rock cut high into the sky.
Related words
Collocations with Cliff
Synonyms for Cliff
- bluff
- crag
- precipice
- escarpment
- overhang
Common mistakes with Cliff
- Confusing 'cliff' with 'ridge' which is a smaller elevation.
- Using 'cliff' when referring to a flat shoreline.
- Saying 'steep cliff' instead of just 'cliff', as 'cliff' typically implies steepness.
Cliff appears in
Cliff in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جرف
حافة صخرية عالية وشديدة الانحدار.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খাড়া পাহাড়
খুব উঁচু আর খাড়া পাথরের দেওয়াল বা ধার।
- GermanDeutsch
Steilküste, Felsklippe
Eine hohe, steile Felswand oder Kante.
- SpanishEspañol
Acantilado
Una pared o borde de roca alto y empinado.
- Persianفارسی
صخره
یه دیواره یا لبه سنگی بلند و شیبدار.
- FrenchFrançais
Falaise
Une paroi rocheuse haute et escarpée.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चट्टान का किनारा
ऊँची, सीधी चट्टान या किनारा।
- ItalianItaliano
Scogliera
Una parete o un bordo roccioso alto e ripido.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Penhasco
Uma face ou borda de rocha alta e íngreme.
- RussianРусский
Скала, обрыв
Высокая, крутая скала или край.
- Urduاردو
چٹان، کنارہ
اونچی، کھڑی چٹان یا کنارہ۔
- Chinese中文
Cliff
A high, steep rock face or edge.
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Frequently asked questions about Cliff
What does Cliff mean?
A high, steep rock face or edge.
What is the definition of Cliff?
a high area of rock with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea or ocean
How do you use Cliff in a sentence?
the **cliff edge/top**
Can you give another example of Cliff?
the chalk cliffs of southern England
What are synonyms for Cliff?
Common alternatives include bluff, crag, precipice, escarpment, overhang.
What is the opposite of Cliff?
Opposite meanings include valley, plain.
What words go with Cliff?
It commonly pairs with high, towering, low, line, climb, scale, descend, fall, fall away, rise, edge, face, ledge, be perched on a cliff, the base of the cliff, the bottom of the cliff.
What are common mistakes when using Cliff?
Confusing 'cliff' with 'ridge' which is a smaller elevation. Using 'cliff' when referring to a flat shoreline. Saying 'steep cliff' instead of just 'cliff', as 'cliff' typically implies steepness.
How do you pronounce Cliff?
US: /["/klɪf/"]/, UK: /["/klɪf/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cliff?
Used when describing geographical features. Not used in a metaphorical sense like 'cliffhanger' which is more casual.
What CEFR level is Cliff?
"Cliff" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.