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cliff

Pronunciation: [klɪf]

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Learn how to use cliff in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) a cliff is a steep, high edge of a mountain or a large rock. It's where the ground drops off suddenly, and you can often see a lot of sky or water below it.

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The view from the top of the cliff was breathtaking; we could see the ocean far below.

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There are no cliffs near our house; it's all flat land around here.

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Have you ever stood on the edge of a cliff and looked down?

Context: “figurative expression”

(noun) a cliff can also mean a very dangerous situation where you might fall or fail in life. It's like being at the edge of something risky.

Example

She felt she was on the cliff of success after finishing her project.

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He was not afraid to talk about his mistakes; he didn’t think he was on a cliff at all.

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Do you think we are standing at the cliff of failure in this project?

How to pronounce cliff

Pronunciation: [klɪf]

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