What does ness mean?
Ness means (geography) A promontory; a cape or headland. (Frequently used as a suffix in placenames.).
Ness
/nɛs/ · noun
Meaning
(geography) A promontory; a cape or headland. (Frequently used as a suffix in placenames.).
Example Sentences
Velvraz Sebarm stands upon the lake, among orange-trees and pomegranates and almonds and peaches of the south, a mile north-west over the water from Zayana town, and two miles by land: an old castle built of honey-coloured marble at the tip of a long sickle-shaped ness that sweeps round southwards, with wild gardens running down in the rocks to the water’s edge, and behind the castle a wood of holm-oaks making a wind-break against the north.
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ness?
Common synonyms include cape.
What is the opposite of ness?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ness in a sentence?
Velvraz Sebarm stands upon the lake, among orange-trees and pomegranates and almonds and peaches of the south, a mile north-west over the water from Zayana town, and two miles by land: an old castle built of honey-coloured marble at the tip of a long sickle-shaped ness that sweeps round southwards, with wild gardens running down in the rocks to the water’s edge, and behind the castle a wood of holm-oaks making a wind-break against the north.
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