altitude

noun
UK: /ˈæltɪtjuːd/
US: /ˈæltɪtuːd/

  1. The height of something above sea level.

    1. The plane flew at a high altitude. [ ] [ ]
    2. We reached an altitude of 8,000 meters during the mountain climb and felt dizzy. [ ] [ ]

  2. The apparent height of a celestial object above the horizon, measured as an angle.

    1. The altitude of the sun was low in the sky. [ ] [ ]
    2. Using a sextant, the sailor measured the altitude of the star to determine their location. [ ] [ ]

  3. A high level or degree; a superior position.

    1. His ambition reached new altitude after the promotion. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's success reached an impressive altitude in the global market within few years. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

elevation height level apex

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "altitude" in English means: The height of something above sea level., The apparent height of a celestial object above the horizon, measured as an angle., A high level or degree; a superior position..

The phonetic transcription of "altitude" is /ˈæltɪtjuːd/ in British English and /ˈæltɪtuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "altitude": elevation, height, level, apex.

Example usage of "altitude": "The plane flew at a high altitude.". More examples on the page.