berg
Pronunciation: [bɜrɡ]
Word
Context: “geography”
(noun) a mountain or hill, usually one that is significant or prominent in the landscape. It's a big piece of land that stands up high.
Example
The children were excited to hike up the berg and see the view from the top.
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They found it hard to climb the steep berg, as it was too slippery to walk on.
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Have you ever seen a berg that looked really beautiful?
Context: “ice formation”
(noun) a large piece of ice that has broken away from a glacier or ice shelf and floats in the sea. It can look like a floating mountain made of ice.
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The ship sailed carefully around the huge berg to avoid any damage.
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The crew wasn't worried about the small bergs nearby, as they posed no threat.
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Can you spot the bergs floating in the water from the boat?
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