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CANYON Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word canyon. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word canyon. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CANYON

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gorge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)

• a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)

• the passage between the pharynx and the stomach

verb

• overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

gulch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

ravine
nounn
noun

• a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

chasm
nounn
noun

• a deep opening in the earth's surface

gully
verb, nounv, n
noun

• deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

canon
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

• a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter

• a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

• a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts

• a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church

• a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired

dale
nounn
noun

• an open river valley (in a hilly area)

vale
nounn
noun

• a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

valley
nounn
noun

• a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

dalles
nounn
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Best Hypernyms For CANYON

Here is a list of related hypernyms for canyon, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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ravine defile glen gorge gully hollow rift valley

Alternatives for GORGE

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