Synonyms for

Cliff

Verb / klɪf / Another word for cliff — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a high steep face of a rock or mountain

Synonyms & similar words

dropoff drop precipice bluff escarpment crag promontory scarp drop-off outcrop overhang headland ridge hill heights mountain gorge ravine chasm canyon

Synonyms by register

Formal

precipice escarpment bluff

Informal

drop ledge

Literary

crag steep height

Antonyms

plain valley level flat base bottom

Common collocations

  • sheer cliff
  • sea cliff
  • cliff face
  • edge of the cliff
  • climb a cliff
  • over the cliff
  • rocky cliff

Word family

noun cliff
adjective cliffy

Usage note

A cliff is a very steep, vertical rock face. It is often found by the sea or in mountainous areas. The word 'precipice' is a more formal synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The ocean waves crashed against the cliff.
  2. The birds nested on the cliff's edge.
  3. The mountain climber scaled the cliff with ease.
  4. The cliff provided a stunning backdrop for the photographer's pictures.
  5. The trail led to the top of the cliff with a breathtaking view.

Quotes

  • Don't go jumping off a cliff because your friends are.
  • It's better to be at the bottom of a ladder you want to climb than at the top of one you don't.
  • I've never been afraid of heights. I've been afraid of falling.

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