height

noun

ˈhīt

nonstandard

ˈhītth

: the part that rises or extends upward the greatest distance : the highest part : summit

reached the height of the mountain

: the most advanced or extreme point of something : zenith

at the height of his powers

during the height of the violence

: the distance from the bottom to the top of someone or something standing upright

estimating the height of a tree

a woman of average height

six feet in height

: the extent of elevation above a level

The land reaches a height of 600 feet above sea level.

: the condition of being tall or extending upward a great distance

He was surprised by her height.

other ball players who have more height

: an extent of land rising to a considerable degree above the surrounding country

: a point or position that is advanced or extreme or that extends upward a great distance : a high point or position

afraid of heights

the heights and depths of love

obsolete : an advanced social rank

Example Sentences

What's the height of the building? These bushes grow to heights of up to five feet. a woman of average height We were measured for height and weight. The ride has a height requirement. You have to be four feet tall to ride. I was surprised by his height. The land reaches a height of 600 feet above sea level. See More

Recent Examples on the Web High crime and politically controversial decisions, such as raising bridges downtown during the height of civil unrest, might cause South and West side residents to be wary of her candidacy, Cross said.

Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Franco and Brie quarantined together at home.

Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The number of young adults who received mental health care surged during the height of the pandemic, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Maggie O'neill, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 As 4 million-plus workers quit their jobs every month during the height of the Great Resignation, managers pulled out all the stops to recruit and retain them.

Chloe Berger, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 McDavid earned 10 percent commissions during the height of Kelly’s fame, which totaled into the millions of dollars during that time period.

Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 Purpose of event: During the height of COVID pandemic, related restrictions and traditional funeral arrangements were not possible.

Terry Pluto, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 During the height of the health crisis, Target became a lifeline to millions of people trying to limit their exposure during the pandemic.

BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, more wealthy families hired personal tutors instead of enrolling their children in school, largely to avoid the worst of remote learning.

Douglas Belkin, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

height

noun

ˈhīt

: the distance from the bottom to the top of something standing upright

: distance upward

: the highest point or greatest degree

She was at the height of her career.

单词	heightens
释义	height noun ˈhīt nonstandard ˈhītth 1 a : the part that rises or extends upward the greatest distance : the highest part : summit reached the height of the mountain b : the most advanced or extreme point of something : zenith at the height of his powers during the height of the violence 2 a : the distance from the bottom to the top of someone or something standing upright estimating the height of a tree a woman of average height six feet in height b : the extent of elevation above a level The land reaches a height of 600 feet above sea level. 3 : the condition of being tall or extending upward a great distance He was surprised by her height. other ball players who have more height 4 a : an extent of land rising to a considerable degree above the surrounding country b : a point or position that is advanced or extreme or that extends upward a great distance : a high point or position afraid of heights the heights and depths of love 5 obsolete : an advanced social rank Synonyms acme apex apogee capstone climax crescendo crest crown culmination head high noon high-water mark meridian ne plus ultra noon noontime peak pinnacle sum summit tip-top top zenith See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences What's the height of the building? These bushes grow to heights of up to five feet. a woman of average height We were measured for height and weight. The ride has a height requirement. You have to be four feet tall to ride. I was surprised by his height. The land reaches a height of 600 feet above sea level. See More Recent Examples on the Web High crime and politically controversial decisions, such as raising bridges downtown during the height of civil unrest, might cause South and West side residents to be wary of her candidacy, Cross said. Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Franco and Brie quarantined together at home. Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The number of young adults who received mental health care surged during the height of the pandemic, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Maggie O'neill, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 As 4 million-plus workers quit their jobs every month during the height of the Great Resignation, managers pulled out all the stops to recruit and retain them. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 McDavid earned 10 percent commissions during the height of Kelly’s fame, which totaled into the millions of dollars during that time period. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 Purpose of event: During the height of COVID pandemic, related restrictions and traditional funeral arrangements were not possible. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 During the height of the health crisis, Target became a lifeline to millions of people trying to limit their exposure during the pandemic. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, more wealthy families hired personal tutors instead of enrolling their children in school, largely to avoid the worst of remote learning. Douglas Belkin, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English heighthe, from Old English hīehthu; akin to Old High German hōhida height, Old English hēah high First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing height at full height at the height of slant height height to paper the height of x-height to (one's) full height in height at full height at the height of slant height height to paper the height of x-height to (one's) full height in height See More Kids Definition height noun ˈhīt 1 : the distance from the bottom to the top of something standing upright 2 : distance upward 3 : the highest point or greatest degree She was at the height of her career. Choose the Right Synonym for height height, altitude, and elevation mean distance upward. height may be used in measuring something from bottom to top. The wall is ten feet in height. altitude is used in measuring the distance above a fixed level. A plane was flying at a low altitude. elevation is used in measuring the height to which something is raised. The elevation of the tower is 300 feet. Medical Definition height noun ˈhīt ˈhītth : the distance from the bottom to the top of something standing upright especially : the distance from the lowest to the highest point of an animal body especially of a human being in a natural standing position or from the lowest point to an arbitrarily chosen upper point a man six feet in height a dog two feet in height at the shoulder heightens verb present tense third-person singular of heighten 1 as in intensifies to make markedly greater in measure or degree several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance intensifies enhances deepens strengthens reinforces consolidates amplifies boosts accentuates sharpens broadens magnifies redoubles expands augments emphasizes lengthens steps up extends accelerates maximizes enlarges enforces quickens stresses hastens exacerbates amps (up) enlivens aggravates beefs (up) supplements reenforces points (up) restrengthens jazzes (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms reduces decreases diminishes lessens weakens abates tones (down) moderates subdues recedes subsides wanes alleviates lightens eases dwindles lets up (on) tapers (off) See More 2 as in lifts to move from a lower to a higher place or position heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches Synonyms & Similar Words lifts elevates raises uplifts boosts upholds ups hoists rises heaves hikes cranes ascends takes up hefts picks up perks (up) jacks (up) mounts upraises upends rears Antonyms & Near Antonyms lowers drops falls descends plunges pushes dips slips depresses bears presses sinks pitches submerges See More
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height

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