ness Meaning & Definition
/nɛs/
What Does Ness Mean?
As a noun, ness means A promontory; a cape or headland. (Frequently used as a suffix in placenames.).
Word Facts for Ness
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /nɛs/ |
| Synonyms | cape |
| Plural | nesses |
Ness Definition (Noun)
- A promontory; a cape or headland. (Frequently used as a suffix in placenames.)
Synonyms of Ness
Ness synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ness (plural nesses)
Words That Rhyme With Ness
Origin of Ness
From Middle English nesse (in placenames), from Old English næs, from Proto-Germanic *nasją (“promontory; ness”); cognate with Middle Low German nes, Icelandic nes, Swedish näs, Danish næs, Old Norse nes. Related to nose.
Common Questions About Ness
What part of speech is ness?
Ness is a noun.
What is another word for ness?
Words with a similar meaning to ness include cape. See the full list of ness synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ness?
The plural of ness is nesses.