VALLEYS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word valleys. (close relations)
valley
Best Alternative Words for VALLEYS
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vale | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river | ||||||||
basin | nounn | |||||||
noun • a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids • the quantity that a basin will hold • a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it • the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet • a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face | ||||||||
canyon | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall | ||||||||
dale | nounn | |||||||
noun • an open river valley (in a hilly area) | ||||||||
dell | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small wooded hollow | ||||||||
depression | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity • a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment • a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment • a sunken or depressed geological formation • sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy • an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation • a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention • a concavity in a surface produced by pressing • angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object) • pushing down | ||||||||
glen | nounn | |||||||
noun • a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains) | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
hollow | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not solid; having a space or gap or cavity noun • a cavity or space in something • a small valley between mountains • a depression hollowed out of solid matter adjective satellite • as if echoing in a hollow space • devoid of significance or force • lacking in substance or character verb • remove the inner part or the core of • remove the interior of | ||||||||
lowland | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of relatively low or level country noun • low level country | ||||||||
ravine | nounn | |||||||
noun • a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) | ||||||||
dales | nounn | |||||||
noun • an open river valley (in a hilly area) |