A1 noun तटस्थ

cliff

/klɪf/

A cliff is a very steep or vertical face of rock, often located at the edge of the sea or a mountain. It is usually high and can be dangerous to stand near the edge.

उदाहरण

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1

We sat on the cliff and watched the birds flying over the sea.

We sat on the high rock edge and watched the birds above the water.

2

The geological survey examined the stability of the limestone cliff.

The rock study checked if the tall rock wall was safe and strong.

3

Stay back! You're standing way too close to the cliff edge.

Move away! You are standing too near the dangerous drop.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
cliff
विशेषण
cliffy
संबंधित
cliffhanger
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the 'f' in 'cliff' as looking like a person standing at the edge of a drop.

त्वरित क्विज़

The hikers stopped at the top of the ___ to look at the ocean below.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: cliff

उदाहरण

1

We sat on the cliff and watched the birds flying over the sea.

everyday

We sat on the high rock edge and watched the birds above the water.

2

The geological survey examined the stability of the limestone cliff.

formal

The rock study checked if the tall rock wall was safe and strong.

3

Stay back! You're standing way too close to the cliff edge.

informal

Move away! You are standing too near the dangerous drop.

4

The verticality of the cliff face suggests significant tectonic uplift in this region.

academic

The straight up-and-down shape of the rock shows the ground moved up long ago.

5

The company’s profits fell off a cliff after the new regulations were introduced.

business

The business's money dropped very quickly after the new rules started.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
cliff
विशेषण
cliffy
संबंधित
cliffhanger

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

steep cliff a rock wall that goes almost straight up
cliff edge the very top part where the land ends and drops down
sea cliff a high rock wall located right next to the ocean
chalk cliff a high white rock wall made of soft stone
climb a cliff to go up a steep rock wall using your hands and feet

सामान्य वाक्यांश

cliffhanger

a story or situation that ends with great suspense

fall off a cliff

to suddenly and quickly decrease in value or amount

over the cliff

into a very dangerous or disastrous situation

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

cliff vs hill

A hill is a rounded, sloping piece of land, while a cliff is a sharp, vertical drop of rock.

cliff vs mountain

A mountain is an entire large landform; a cliff is just one very steep side or part of a mountain.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

Use 'cliff' when describing a high, vertical drop. It is most commonly used in the context of coastal scenery or hiking in the mountains.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners sometimes use 'mountain' when they specifically mean the steep edge. Remember that a cliff is specifically the vertical part, not the whole peak.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the 'f' in 'cliff' as looking like a person standing at the edge of a drop.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Old English word 'clif', which has Germanic roots shared with Dutch and German words for a rock or a bank.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Countable noun (singular: cliff, plural: cliffs) Often used with prepositions like 'on the cliff' or 'off the cliff' Commonly functions as a noun adjunct in 'cliff edge'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

The White Cliffs of Dover are a famous cultural and historical symbol of the United Kingdom's coastline.

त्वरित क्विज़

The hikers stopped at the top of the ___ to look at the ocean below.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: cliff

संबंधित ग्रामर रूल्स

nature के और शब्द

savanna

A1

A savanna is a large, flat area of land covered with grass and only a few scattered trees. It is mostly found in hot regions, such as Africa and South America, and supports a wide variety of wildlife.

estuary

A1

An estuary is the wide part of a river where it joins the sea. It is a unique place where fresh water from the river mixes with salty water from the ocean.

undergrowth

A1

Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.

germination

A1

Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.

evergreen

A1

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

endangered species

A1

A group of animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. There are very few of them left in the world, so people try to protect them.

sanctuary

A1

A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.

mammal

A1

A mammal is a type of animal that breathes air, usually has hair or fur, and gives birth to live young. They are special because the mothers produce milk to feed their babies.

reptile

A1

A reptile is a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin that usually lays eggs on land. Snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles are common examples of this group of animals.

invertebrate

A1

An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone or a skeleton inside its body. This group includes many common animals like insects, spiders, worms, and crabs.

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