HEIGHT Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word height. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HEIGHT
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| 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) | ||||||||
| elevation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the event of something being raised upward • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) • a raised or elevated geological formation • distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level) • (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump • drawing of an exterior of a structure • the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something | ||||||||
| stature | nounn | |||||||
noun • high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement • (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot | ||||||||
| tallness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top • the property of being taller than average stature | ||||||||
| distance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property created by the space between two objects or points • a distant region • size of the gap between two places • indifference by personal withdrawal • the interval between two times • a remote point in time verb • keep at a distance • go far ahead of | ||||||||
| measurement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule | ||||||||
| acme | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the highest point (of something) | ||||||||
| meridian | nounn | |||||||
adjective • of or happening at noon noun • a town in eastern Mississippi • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator adjective satellite • being at the best stage of development | ||||||||
| 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) | ||||||||
| superlative | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an exaggerated expression (usually of praise) • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the superlative form of an adjective or adverb adjective satellite • highest in quality | ||||||||
| tiptop | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
noun • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the extreme top or summit adjective satellite • of the highest quality | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
