height

/haɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

the distance from the base to the top of something, especially a building or a mountain

“The height of the skyscraper was impressive, reaching over 100 stories high.”

2. noun

the greatest or highest level of something, such as a person’s achievement or a situation

“She reached the height of her career as a famous actress.”

3. noun

a point or degree of great or maximum intensity, quantity, or degree

“The height of the storm caused widespread power outages in the area.”

4. verb

to raise or lift something to a higher position

“Please height the shelves so that I can reach the top shelf.”

Synonyms

  • altitude
  • degree
  • elevation
  • magnitude
  • pitch

Antonyms

  • depth
  • low
  • short
  • shortness