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- [klif-hang-er]
- /ˈklɪfˌhæŋ ər/
- /ˈklɪfˌhæŋ.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klif-hang-er]
- /ˈklɪfˌhæŋ ər/
Definitions of cliffhanger word
- countable noun cliffhanger A cliffhanger is a situation or part of a play or film that is very exciting or frightening because you are left for a long time not knowing what will happen next. 3
- noun cliffhanger a situation of imminent disaster usually occurring at the end of each episode of a serialized film 3
- noun cliffhanger the serialized film itself 3
- noun cliffhanger a situation that is dramatic or uncertain 3
- noun cliffhanger an early type of serialized film in which each episode ended with a suspenseful climax, as the hero hanging from a cliff 3
- noun cliffhanger any highly suspenseful story, situation, etc. 3
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Origin of cliffhanger
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1935-40
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Parts of speech for Cliffhanger
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cliffhanger popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cliffhanger usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cliffhanger
noun cliffhanger
- close call — a narrow escape from danger
- shocker — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
- thriller — a person or thing that thrills.
- squeaker — a person or thing that squeaks.
- close shave — a narrow escape
Antonyms for cliffhanger
noun cliffhanger
- intensification — to make intense or more intense.
- climax — The climax of something is the most exciting or important moment in it, usually near the end.
- capsheaf — The top sheaf of a stook of wheat etc.
- high spot — The high spot of an event or activity is the most exciting or enjoyable part of it.
- capstone — one of a set of slabs on the top of a wall, building, etc
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