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Meaning of the word precipice in English

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precipice

US /ˈpres.ə.pɪs/
UK /ˈpres.ə.pɪs/
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Noun

1.

a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one

Example:
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The climber carefully edged along the narrow ledge of the precipice.
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They stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing at the valley below.
Synonym:
cliffbluffcragescarpmentdrop
2.

a situation of great peril

Example:
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The country was on the precipice of economic collapse.
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His career was on the precipice after the scandal.
Synonym:
brinkvergeedgethresholdcusp
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