Word
perched
US/ˈpɝtʃt/
UK/pˈɜːtʃt/
Definition
adj. sitting or resting on something high or narrow, like a bird on a branch.
adj. situated or resting on an elevated or precarious position. Often used predicatively after a linking verb or as a participial adjective modifying a noun.
Examples
“The small cottage is perched on the edge of the cliff.”
“From our balcony, we could see a hawk perched on the highest branch of the old oak tree.”
“The medieval village, perched precariously atop a limestone ridge, offers a panoramic view of the valley below while remaining shielded from the winds by the surrounding peaks.”
Examples
simple
“The small cottage is perched on the edge of the cliff.”
contextual
“From our balcony, we could see a hawk perched on the highest branch of the old oak tree.”
complex
“The medieval village, perched precariously atop a limestone ridge, offers a panoramic view of the valley below while remaining shielded from the winds by the surrounding peaks.”
Usage
Often followed by the prepositions 'on', 'atop', or 'upon'.
Real-World Examples
“The image shows most of the houses perched on this slope are now gone or covered in mud.” “Not that the 2,000 travelling fans perched high in the Leazes End were complaining.” Scan code
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