cliff
/ˈklɪf/
noun
Common
1.n.a steep high face of rock
“he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town”
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cliff and drop share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. cliff means “a steep high face of rock”. drop means “let fall to the ground”. drop is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈklɪf/
1.n.a steep high face of rock
“he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town”
/ˈdɹɑp/
1.v.let fall to the ground
“Don't drop the dishes”
2.v.to fall vertically
“the bombs are dropping on enemy targets”
3.v.go down in value
“Stock prices dropped”
| cliff | drop | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈklɪf/ | /ˈdɹɑp/ |
| Said | klif | drahp |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 5 | 4 |
| Parts of speech | noun | verb, noun |
| Senses | 1 | 32 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | drop, drop-off | none recorded |
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