Australian English Meaning of height

height

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Definitions and Meaning of height in English

Wordnet

height (n)

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

Webster

height (n.)

The condition of being high; elevated position.

The distance to which anything rises above its foot, above that on which in stands, above the earth, or above the level of the sea; altitude; the measure upward from a surface, as the floor or the ground, of animal, especially of a man; stature.

Degree of latitude either north or south.

That which is elevated; an eminence; a hill or mountain; as, Alpine heights.

Elevation in excellence of any kind, as in power, learning, arts; also, an advanced degree of social rank; preeminence or distinction in society; prominence.

Progress toward eminence; grade; degree.

Utmost degree in extent; extreme limit of energy or condition; as, the height of a fever, of passion, of madness, of folly; the height of a tempest.

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height

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apex,culmination,peak,pinnacle,top,zenith,Acme,Apogee,capstone,climax

base,Bottom,foot,minimum,Abyss,nadir,rock bottom

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