cliff
Translation
cliff, bluff
Examples
They stood on the edge of the cliff.
They stood on the edge of the cliff.
The village is built on a high cliff.
The village is built on a high cliff.
Grammar Patterns
a cliff edge/face/top the edge/face/top of a cliff They stood on the cliff edge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: precipice, escarpment, bluff
Etymology
From Old English 'clif', meaning a steep rocky slope.
Memory Tips
The sharp sound of 'cliff' can remind you of a sharp drop. Imagine the phrase 'to fall off a cliff'.