valley
US /ˈvæli/
Definition
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The hotel has a beautiful view of the green valley.
Synonyms
- canyona ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
- gorgea deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
Collocations
- Easy deep river valleydescribing deep river valley (the central and most intense or profound part)
- Medium fertile farm valleydescribing fertile farm valley (capable of reproducing)
- Hard tech innovation hub in Silicon Valleydescribing tech innovation hub in Silicon Valley (a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences)
- Very Hard walk through the valley of the shadow of deathto walk through the valley of the shadow of death, meaning to use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.