ness
1 of 2noun
ˈnes 
: cape, promontory
-ness
2 of 2noun suffix
: state : condition : quality : degree
goodness
Synonyms
Noun
- headland
- point
- promontory
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Example Sentences
Noun from atop the ness, there was a beautiful view of the coastline as it stretched for miles into the distance the little skiff rounded the tip of the ness
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English nasse, from Old English næss; akin to Old English nasu nose — more at nose
Noun suffix
Middle English -nes, from Old English; akin to Old High German -nissa -ness
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
-ness
noun suffix
nəs
: state : condition
goodness
sickness
nesses
noun
1
as in promontories
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast from atop the ness, there was a beautiful view of the coastline as it stretched for miles into the distance Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- promontories
- capes
- peninsulas
- levees
- headlands
- jetties
- points
- forelands
- breakwaters
- spits
2
as in capes
an area of land that juts out into a body of water the little skiff rounded the tip of the ness Synonyms & Similar Words
- capes
- peninsulas
- promontories
- headlands
- points
- forelands
- spits
- jetties
- arms
- breakwaters