ness in Irish
ness in Irish is acht — ness means a headland or promontory jutting out into the sea, often used as part of place names.
ness in Irish
acht
Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being (the adjective)", "the quality of being (the adjective)", or "the measure of being (the adjective)".
What does "ness" mean?
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noun A headland or promontory jutting out into the sea, often used as part of place names.
"The lighthouse stood at the tip of the ness, warning ships of the rocky coast."
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ness in a sentence
- The lighthouse stood at the tip of the ness, warning ships of the rocky coast.
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What is "ness" in Irish?
"ness" in Irish is acht. ness means: A headland or promontory jutting out into the sea, often used as part of place names.
How do you use "ness" in a sentence?
Example: "The lighthouse stood at the tip of the ness, warning ships of the rocky coast." In Irish, "ness" is acht.
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