precipice

noun
UK: /ˈpresɪpɪs/
US: /ˈpresɪpɪs/

  1. A very steep rock face or cliff, often high up.

    1. The climber stood at the precipice, gazing down.
    2. They teetered on the precipice of a financial disaster after poor investments.

  2. A situation of great danger or uncertainty.

    1. The country is on the precipice of war.
    2. His career was on the precipice after the scandal, but he managed to recover.

Synonyms

bluff brink crag edge cliff

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "precipice" in English means: A very steep rock face or cliff, often high up., A situation of great danger or uncertainty..

The phonetic transcription of "precipice" is /ˈpresɪpɪs/ in British English and /ˈpresɪpɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "precipice": bluff, brink, crag, edge, cliff.

Example usage of "precipice": "The climber stood at the precipice, gazing down.". More examples on the page.