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Synonyms of valley

5 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for valley is dale. Other synonyms of valley are dell and combe. The opposite of valley is levée.

Synonyms and similar words for valley

nounAn elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.

  • daleA valley, often in an otherwise hilly area.
  • vale poeticA valley.

nounMore synonyms

  • combeA valley, often wooded and often with no river.
  • dellA small, deep, and wooded valley or sunken area of ground, especially in the form of a natural hollow.
  • sladeA valley, a flat grassy area, a glade.

Opposite of valley

nounMore antonyms

Meaning of valley

  1. noun An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
  2. noun An area which drains itself into a river.
  3. noun Any structure resembling one, e.g. the interior angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.

Full definition of valley

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Questions about synonyms of valley

What is another word for valley?
Valley has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dale, dell and combe.
What is the opposite of valley?
The opposite of valley is levée.
What does valley mean?
Valley means an elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.

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