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EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary>cliffs
EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryFirst Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English clif, from Old English; akin to Old High German klep cliff, Old Norse klifSynonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ambient atmosphere climate context contexture environment environs medium milieu mise-en-scène setting surround surroundings terrainExamples
- //a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
First Known Use
1597, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Late Latin climaclime
noun
Synonyms
- the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded //a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big citySynonyms
clinch
clinched; clinching; clinches
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to turn over or flatten the protruding pointed end of (a driven nail)also : to treat (a screw, a bolt, a rivet, etc.) in a similar way: to fasten in this way
- : to make final or irrefutable : settle //that clinched the argument: to assure the winning of //scored a touchdown to clinch the game
- intransitive verb
- : to hold an opponent (as in boxing) at close quarters with one or both arms
- : to hold fast or firmly
Examples
Verb
- //His home run clinched the victory.
- //The new evidence clinches the case.
- //Her work on the project should clinch her a promotion.
- //The photos of the city have clinched it for me. I have to visit Prague.
- //If they win tonight's game they'll clinch the pennant.
Noun
- //The referee told the boxers to break their clinch.
First Known Use
Verb
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
probably alteration of clenchclinch
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- to make final, definite, or beyond dispute //the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoorsRelated Words
clothe
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to provide with clothes //the cost of feeding and clothing a family
- : to express or enhance by suitably significant language : couch //treaties clothed in stately phraseology
- : to endow especially with power or a quality //… the nobility in which religion and history can clothe humanity. — D. R. Wallace
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
apparel array attire bedeck caparison costume deck (out) do up dress dress up enrobe garb garment get up First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English clif, from Old English; akin to Old High German klep cliff, Old Norse klifSynonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ambient atmosphere climate context contexture environment environs medium milieu mise-en-scène setting surround surroundings terrainExamples
- //a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
First Known Use
1597, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Late Latin climaclime
noun
Synonyms
- the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded //a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big citySynonyms
clinch
clinched; clinching; clinches
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to turn over or flatten the protruding pointed end of (a driven nail)also : to treat (a screw, a bolt, a rivet, etc.) in a similar way: to fasten in this way
- : to make final or irrefutable : settle //that clinched the argument: to assure the winning of //scored a touchdown to clinch the game
- intransitive verb
- : to hold an opponent (as in boxing) at close quarters with one or both arms
- : to hold fast or firmly
Examples
Verb
- //His home run clinched the victory.
- //The new evidence clinches the case.
- //Her work on the project should clinch her a promotion.
- //The photos of the city have clinched it for me. I have to visit Prague.
- //If they win tonight's game they'll clinch the pennant.
Noun
- //The referee told the boxers to break their clinch.
First Known Use
Verb
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
probably alteration of clenchclinch
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- to make final, definite, or beyond dispute //the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoorsRelated Words
clothe
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to provide with clothes //the cost of feeding and clothing a family
- : to express or enhance by suitably significant language : couch //treaties clothed in stately phraseology
- : to endow especially with power or a quality //… the nobility in which religion and history can clothe humanity. — D. R. Wallace
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
apparel array attire bedeck caparison costume deck (out) do up dress dress up enrobe garb garment get up First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English clif, from Old English; akin to Old High German klep cliff, Old Norse klifSynonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ambient atmosphere climate context contexture environment environs medium milieu mise-en-scène setting surround surroundings terrainExamples
- //a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
First Known Use
1597, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Late Latin climaclime
noun
Synonyms
- the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded //a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big citySynonyms
clinch
clinched; clinching; clinches
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to turn over or flatten the protruding pointed end of (a driven nail)also : to treat (a screw, a bolt, a rivet, etc.) in a similar way: to fasten in this way
- : to make final or irrefutable : settle //that clinched the argument: to assure the winning of //scored a touchdown to clinch the game
- intransitive verb
- : to hold an opponent (as in boxing) at close quarters with one or both arms
- : to hold fast or firmly
Examples
Verb
- //His home run clinched the victory.
- //The new evidence clinches the case.
- //Her work on the project should clinch her a promotion.
- //The photos of the city have clinched it for me. I have to visit Prague.
- //If they win tonight's game they'll clinch the pennant.
Noun
- //The referee told the boxers to break their clinch.
First Known Use
Verb
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
probably alteration of clenchclinch
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- to make final, definite, or beyond dispute //the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoorsRelated Words
clothe
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to provide with clothes //the cost of feeding and clothing a family
- : to express or enhance by suitably significant language : couch //treaties clothed in stately phraseology
- : to endow especially with power or a quality //… the nobility in which religion and history can clothe humanity. — D. R. Wallace
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
apparel array attire bedeck caparison costume deck (out) do up dress dress up enrobe garb garment get up First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English clif, from Old English; akin to Old High German klep cliff, Old Norse klifSynonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ambient atmosphere climate context contexture environment environs medium milieu mise-en-scène setting surround surroundings terrainExamples
- //a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
First Known Use
1597, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Late Latin climaclime
noun
Synonyms
- the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded //a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big citySynonyms
clinch
clinched; clinching; clinches
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to turn over or flatten the protruding pointed end of (a driven nail)also : to treat (a screw, a bolt, a rivet, etc.) in a similar way: to fasten in this way
- : to make final or irrefutable : settle //that clinched the argument: to assure the winning of //scored a touchdown to clinch the game
- intransitive verb
- : to hold an opponent (as in boxing) at close quarters with one or both arms
- : to hold fast or firmly
Examples
Verb
- //His home run clinched the victory.
- //The new evidence clinches the case.
- //Her work on the project should clinch her a promotion.
- //The photos of the city have clinched it for me. I have to visit Prague.
- //If they win tonight's game they'll clinch the pennant.
Noun
- //The referee told the boxers to break their clinch.
First Known Use
Verb
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
probably alteration of clenchclinch
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- to make final, definite, or beyond dispute //the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoorsRelated Words
clothe
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to provide with clothes //the cost of feeding and clothing a family
- : to express or enhance by suitably significant language : couch //treaties clothed in stately phraseology
- : to endow especially with power or a quality //… the nobility in which religion and history can clothe humanity. — D. R. Wallace
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