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valley

valley

Meaning of valley

low land between hills

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British English/ˈvæli/
American English/ˈvæli/
Russian transcription[dɐˈlʲinə]
valley
valley - долина
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valley with Russian translation

valley usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она открыла окно, чтобы вдохнуть прохладный воздух долины.

She opened the window to smell the cool valley air.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Река протекает через зелёную долину.

The river runs through a green valley.

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valley belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

valleyдолина
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

valley synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between valley / glen / ravine / basin / hollow / depression

🇬🇧English
valley

general term for a low area between hills or mountains

A2Very Often

We walked down into the valley.

Мы спустились в долину.

G
🇬🇧English
glen

a Scottish or Irish term for a narrow valley, commonly used in place names

B2Rarely

They hiked through a beautiful glen in the Highlands.

Они шли по красивому глену в горах Шотландии.

R
🇬🇧English
ravine

a small, steep-sided valley often formed by erosion; typically narrower and smaller than a gorge

B2Rarely

After the storm, water rushed down the ravine.

После шторма вода хлынула по оврагу/ущелью.

🇬🇧English

a bowl-shaped depression or drainage area; broader than a valley and used in hydrology/geology

B1Often

The river flows through a large basin before reaching the sea.

Река течёт через большую котловину перед впадением в море.

🇬🇧English

a small sheltered valley or depression; in US dialect often 'holler' for a small valley community

B2Rarely

They lived in a small hollow behind the hills.

Они жили в небольшой впадине за холмами.

🇬🇧English

a low area or hollow in the land; a more general term than 'valley' and can be shallow or broad

B1Often

The coastal depression collects runoff after heavy rains.

Прибрежная впадина собирает сток после сильных дождей.

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How to pronounce valley and what this word means

valley translation: долина. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce valley

/ˈvæli/

valley translation

долина

valley examples

She opened the window to smell the cool valley air.

valley transcription

/ˈvæli/, /ˈvæli/

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valley meaning: what does it mean?

low land between hills

valley pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

valley is pronounced as /ˈvæli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

valley definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She opened the window to smell the cool valley air. Translation: Она открыла окно, чтобы вдохнуть прохладный воздух долины.

Is valley part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, valley (долина) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is valley part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, valley (долина) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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