cliffs
word · lemma: cliff
/ˈkɫɪfs/
/klˈɪfs/
Definition
Steep, high faces of rock, especially at the edge of the sea or along a river or mountain.
Usage & Nuances
"Cliffs" is almost always plural when talking about a landscape, and often used with "steep", "high", "rocky", or "sea" (e.g., 'steep cliffs', 'sea cliffs'). Not used for small drops; usually describes dramatic, natural features. Do not confuse with "mountains" or "hills".
Spanish: acantiladosPortuguese (BR): penhascosPortuguese (PT): falésias - penhascosChinese (Simplified): 悬崖Chinese (Traditional): 懸崖Hindi: चट्टानेंArabic: منحدراتBengali: পাহাড়ের খাড়া দেওয়ালRussian: утёсыJapanese: 断崖Vietnamese: vách đáKorean: 절벽Turkish: uçurumlarUrdu: چٹانیںIndonesian: tebing
Example Sentences
Be careful near the edge of the cliffs.
basic
The hike takes you right along the top of the cliffs with amazing ocean views.
natural
The cliffs above the beach are very high.
basic
Birds make nests in the cliffs.
basic
People come from all over to photograph the famous white cliffs.
natural
Waves crash hard against the bottom of those cliffs during storms.
natural