n. | 1. | The condition of being high; elevated position. | |||
2. | 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 an animal, especially of a man; stature. | ||||
3. | Degree of latitude either north or south. | ||||
4. | That which is elevated; an eminence; a hill or mountain; | ||||
5. | Elevation in excellence of any kind, as in power, learning, arts; also, an advanced degree of social rank; preëminence or distinction in society; prominence. | ||||
6. | Progress toward eminence; grade; degree. | ||||
7. | Utmost degree in extent; extreme limit of energy or condition;
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Noun | 1. | height - the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top Synonyms: tallness |
2. | height - the highest level or degree attainable; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession" | |
3. | height - natural height of a person or animal in an upright position Synonyms: stature | |
4. | ![]() Synonyms: altitude |