height

noun
UK: /haɪt/
US: /haɪt/

  1. The measurement from base to top, or how tall something is.

    1. The height of the building is 50 meters. [ ] [ ]
    2. The plant reached its full height after several weeks of consistent watering and sunlight. [ ] [ ]

  2. The distance above a given level, especially sea level.

    1. The plane was flying at a height of 30,000 feet. [ ] [ ]
    2. Climbing to such a height, the hikers were rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view. [ ] [ ]

  3. A high point or degree.

    1. The height of summer is in July. [ ] [ ]
    2. At the height of her career, she was invited to speak at numerous international conferences. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

altitude elevation peak apex
height verb

  1. To increase in height or size.

    1. The corn plants height every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tension in the room seemed to height with each passing moment as we awaited the verdict. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "height" in English means: The measurement from base to top, or how tall something is., The distance above a given level, especially sea level., A high point or degree..

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

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

Example usage of "height": "The height of the building is 50 meters.". More examples on the page.