cliff
Translation
cliff
Examples
They stood on the edge of the cliff.
They stood on the edge of the cliff.
The car drove off a cliff.
The car drove off a cliff.
Grammar Patterns
on the edge of a/the cliff Be careful on the edge of the cliff.
off a/the cliff The rock fell off the cliff.
Similar Words
Synonyms: precipice, bluff, escarpment
Etymology
From Old English 'clif'.
Memory Tips
The short, sharp sound of the word 'cliff' matches the image of a sharp drop.