/klɪf/

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Meaning

A high, steep wall of rock, often next to the sea.

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Word origin

From Old English clif, meaning a steep face of rock.

Origin
Old English
Root
clif

Grammar

Gender
Pluralcliffs

Examples

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"Cliff" is a high, steep wall of rock.

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"Cliffs" is the plural, meaning more than one cliff.

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Here "cliff" is the steep rock with a long drop below.

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This word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 6: cliff, basic, bump and 7 more words.