Height meaning

What does “height” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“height” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top.

height

noun

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
Synonymstallness
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
“his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty”
“the artist's gifts are at their acme”
Synonymsacme elevation peak pinnacle summit superlative meridian tiptop
(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
Synonymsstature
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
“the altitude gave her a headache”
Synonymsaltitude

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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