Pronunciation

/haɪt/

Definitions

• Noun: The distance from the base of something to its top; how tall something is. For example: “The height of the building is over 100 meters.”
• Noun: The highest point or level that can be reached; the maximum elevation. For example: “They climbed to the height of the mountain peak.”
• Noun: (in human beings) The measurement of a person from head to foot; stature. For example: “She had grown to her full height by the time she was 18.”

Phrases

• “At the height of”: during the period when something is most intense, powerful, or successful. For example: “At the height of his career, he won numerous awards.”
• “Reach new heights”: achieve greater success or development than before. For example: “With this new technology, our company has reached new heights.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The basketball player’s height gave him an advantage in rebounding.”
• “Their balcony overlooked the city from a great height.”
• “She took her child’s height measurements every six months to track his growth.”

Synonyms

• Elevation
• Tallness
• Stature
• Heighten
• Altitude
• Dimension
• Length
• Magnitude
• Extent
• Measurement