/ˈvæli/

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Meaning

Low land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.

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Word origin

From Old French valee, from Latin vallis meaning 'valley'.

Origin
Latin
Root
vallis

Grammar

Gender
Pluralvalleys

Examples

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"Valley" is the low land between hills or mountains.

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"Valleys" is the plural, meaning more than one valley.

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Here "valley" is one low area between the hills.

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This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 2: valley, giggle, conference and 7 more words.