cliff
Meaning
A cliff is a steep, vertical, or nearly vertical rock face, often found at the edge of a mountain or along a coastline.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "cliff" with "slope," as a slope is less steep and more gradual.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
bright
morning
,
Anna
walked
along
the
coastal
path
toward
the
old
lighthouse
.
She
stopped
at
the
edge
of
a
high
cliff
and
looked
down
at
the
waves
crashing
against
the
rocks
.
The
wind
was
cool
and
steady
,
so
she
took
a
deep
breath
and
felt
calm
.
If
the
weather
changed
,
she
would
visit
a
cafe
nearby
,
but
today
she
wanted
to
stay
and
watch
the
sea
.
After
a
while
,
she
turned
back
slowly
and
walked
toward
the
village
with
a
small
smile
.
Common Phrases
sheer cliff
cliff edge
cliff face
Synonyms
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