BUTTE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word butte. (close relations)
Definition of BUTTE
Best Alternative Words for BUTTE
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hill | nounn | |||||||
noun • a local and well-defined elevation of the land • United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916) • structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones • risque English comedian (1925-1992) • (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands verb • form into a hill | ||||||||
hillock | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small natural hill | ||||||||
knoll | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small natural hill | ||||||||
mound | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands • a small natural hill • a collection of objects laid on top of each other • structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones • the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit verb • form into a rounded elevation | ||||||||
rise | verbv | |||||||
noun • a growth in strength or number or importance • the act of changing location in an upward direction • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • a movement upward; rise above the ground • the amount a salary is increased • the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises • a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground • (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost • an increase in cost • increase in price or value verb • move upward • increase in value or to a higher point • rise to one's feet • rise up • come to the surface • come into existence; take on form or shape • move to a better position in life or to a better job • go up or advance • become more extreme • get up and out of bed • rise in rank or status • become heartened or elated • exert oneself to meet a challenge • take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance • increase in volume • come up, of celestial bodies • return from the dead |