ness
a headland; promontory; cape.
Origin of ness
1Other definitions for -ness (2 of 2)
a native English suffix attached to adjectives and participles, forming abstract nouns denoting quality and state (and often, by extension, something exemplifying a quality or state): darkness; goodness; kindness; obligingness; preparedness.
Origin of -ness
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How to use ness in a sentence
"I git 'em out'n the nesses, whar they b'long," she asserted, tossing her wrapped plaits scornfully.
A House Party with the Tucker Twins | Nell SpeedHlne had never known that the Van Nesses and the de Morelles had refused to meet them.
The Music Master | Charles KleinHow can He—how can He think of our little every-day-nesses, and of that!
Gulf and Glacier | Willis Boyd Allen
British Dictionary definitions for ness (1 of 3)
/ (nɛs) /
archaic a promontory or headland
(capital as part of a name): Orford Ness
Origin of ness
1British Dictionary definitions for Ness (2 of 3)
/ (nɛs) /
Loch Ness a lake in NW Scotland, in the Great Glen: said to be inhabited by an aquatic monster. Length: 36 km (22.5 miles). Depth: 229 m (754 ft)
British Dictionary definitions for -ness (3 of 3)
indicating state, condition, or quality, or an instance of one of these: greatness; selfishness; meaninglessness; a kindness
Origin of -ness
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