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height
Nonstandard, heighth
[hahyt]
noun
extent or distance upward.
The balloon stopped rising at a height of 500 feet.
Antonyms:distance upward from a given level to a fixed point.
the height from the ground to the first floor; the height of an animal at the shoulder.
Antonyms:the distance between the lowest and highest points of a person standing upright; stature.
She is five feet in height.
Synonyms:considerable or great altitude or elevation.
the height of the mountains.
Often heights
a high place above a level; a hill or mountain.
They stood on the heights overlooking the valley.
the highest part; top; apex; summit.
In his dreams he reached the heights.
Synonyms:the highest point; utmost degree.
the height of power; the height of pleasure.
Synonyms: , , , ,Archaic.high rank in social status.
height
/ ɪ /
noun
the vertical distance from the bottom or lowest part of something to the top or apex
the vertical distance of an object or place above the ground or above sea level; altitude
relatively great altitude or distance from the bottom to the top
the topmost point; summit
astronomy the angular distance of a celestial body above the horizon
the period of greatest activity or intensity
the height of the battle
an extreme example of its kind
the height of rudeness
(often plural) an area of high ground
(often plural) the state of being far above the ground
I don't like heights
(often plural) a position of influence, fame, or power
the giddy heights they occupied in the 1980s
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Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of height1
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Example Sentences
Social workers cobbled together the tiny bit of information they could legally share: his height and weight, his estimated age, his date of admission, the place where he was found.
Israel attacked Iran nuclear and military sites on Friday as tensions reached new heights over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Don't Die Before You're Dead delves into British identity, resilience and stories of the west London rapper's journey from Ladbroke Grove to the heights of the UK scene.
She can peg a person’s height at a glance and sum up their prospects in a pitiless snap judgment.
While playing in Lisbon, Gyokeres has scaled new heights and he is reportedly now valued by the Portuguese champions at £67m.
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