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alp

/ælp/

Meanings
noun
A very high mountain. Specifically, one of the Alps, the highest chain of mountains in Europe.

Examples :

"We saw a majestic alp covered in snow during our trip to Switzerland. "
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Related Words

Illustration chain

chain noun

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/

A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

"He wore a gold chain around the neck."

Illustration alps

alps noun

/ælps/

A very high mountain. Specifically, one of the Alps, the highest chain of mountains in Europe.

"We went skiing in the Alps last winter. "

Illustration very

very adjective

/ˈvɛɹi/

True, real, actual.

"He tried his very best."

Illustration high

high noun

/haɪ/

A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

"The high of the mountain offered a breathtaking view. "

Illustration majestic

majestic adjective

/məˈdʒɛstɪk/

Having qualities of splendor or royalty.

"The castle, with its towering walls and intricate carvings, presented a majestic sight. "

Illustration mountains

mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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covered verb

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

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snow noun

/snəʊ/ /snoʊ/

The frozen, crystalline state of water that falls as precipitation.

"A heavy blanket of snow covered the schoolyard this morning. "

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

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highest adjective

/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/

Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

"The balloon rose high in the sky.   The wall was high.   a high mountain"