Cliff Edge

Pronunciation: /klɪf ɛdʒ/

Definitions of cliff edge

noun a high, steep rock face at the edge of a cliff

Example Sentences

A1 The hiker stood at the cliff edge and looked down at the ocean below.

A2 She felt a rush of adrenaline as she peered over the cliff edge.

B1 The path along the cliff edge was narrow and precarious.

B2 The climber carefully navigated the cliff edge, searching for the best route.

C1 The photographer captured a breathtaking sunset from the cliff edge.

C2 Standing at the cliff edge, she contemplated the vastness of the landscape before her.

Examples of cliff edge in a Sentence

formal The hiker stood at the cliff edge, admiring the breathtaking view below.

informal Be careful not to get too close to the cliff edge, it's a long way down!

slang I felt my heart racing as I peered over the cliff edge.

figurative She felt like she was standing on a cliff edge, unsure of what to do next.

Grammatical Forms of cliff edge

• plural: cliff edges
• comparative: more cliff edge
• superlative: most cliff edge
• present tense: cliff edge
• future tense: will cliff edge
• perfect tense: have cliff edged
• continuous tense: is cliff edging
• singular: cliff edge
• positive degree: cliff edge
• infinitive: to cliff edge
• gerund: cliff edging
• participle: cliff edged

Origin and Evolution of cliff edge

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'cliff edge' originates from the Old English word 'clif' meaning a steep rock face and 'edge' referring to the border or boundary.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cliff edge' has retained its original meaning of a steep rock face or abrupt drop-off, but has also taken on metaphorical meanings related to danger, risk, and uncertainty.