ELEVATION Synonyms
There are 24 hypernyms of the word elevation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ELEVATION
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acme | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the highest point (of something) | ||||||||
altitude | nounn | |||||||
noun • elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface • the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel) • angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) | ||||||||
height | nounn | |||||||
noun • the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot • elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface | ||||||||
peak | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the most extreme possible amount or value • the period of greatest prosperity or productivity • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • a V shape • the highest point (of something) • a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes verb • to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity | ||||||||
pinnacle | nounn | |||||||
noun • (architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or tower • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • a lofty peak verb • surmount with a pinnacle • raise on or as if on a pinnacle | ||||||||
summit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • a meeting of heads of governments verb • reach the summit (of a mountain) | ||||||||
top | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
adjective • situated at the top or highest position noun • the upper part of anything • the highest or uppermost side of anything • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the greatest possible intensity • platform surrounding the head of a lower mast • a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips • a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance verb • be superior or better than some standard • pass by, over, or under without making contact • be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point • be ahead of others; be the first • provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure) • reach or ascend the top of • strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin • cut the top off • be the culminating event • finish up or conclude | ||||||||
apex | nounn | |||||||
noun • the highest point (of something) • the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars | ||||||||
boost | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of giving hope or support to someone • an increase in cost • the act of giving a push verb • increase • give a boost to; be beneficial to • contribute to the progress or growth of • increase or raise • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind | ||||||||
crest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the center of a cambered road • (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet • a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal verb • lie at the top of • reach a high point | ||||||||
culmination | nounn | |||||||
noun • a final climactic stage • (astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon • the decisive moment in a novel or play • a concluding action | ||||||||
highness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being high or lofty • (Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person • a high degree (of amount or force etc.) | ||||||||
level | nounn | |||||||
noun • a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality • a relative position or degree of value in a graded group • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process • height above ground • indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid • a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line • an abstract place usually conceived as having depth • a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale adjective satellite • having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another • not showing abrupt variations • being on a precise horizontal plane • oriented at right angles to the plumb • of the score in a contest verb • aim at • tear down so as to make flat with the ground • make level or straight • direct into a position for use • talk frankly with; lay it on the line • become level or even | ||||||||
loftiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being high or lofty • impressiveness in scale or proportion | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
zenith | nounn | |||||||
noun • the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected | ||||||||
upwardness | nounn | |||||||
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aggrandisement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something | ||||||||
aggrandizement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something | ||||||||
alt | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) | ||||||||