Synonyms for

Height

Verb / haɪt / Another word for height — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Height is the measurement of how tall something or someone is.

Synonyms & similar words

pinnacle acme elevation superlative meridian peak stature top summit tiptop altitude tallness altitude elevation tallness stature size dimensions extent measure length breadth depth distance highness heaviness intensity magnitude proportions scale scope volume

Synonyms by register

Formal

altitude elevation stature

Informal

tallness size

Literary

pinnacle zenith summit

Antonyms

depth low shortness base bottom ground

Common collocations

  • maximum height
  • minimum height
  • full height
  • average height
  • height of the building
  • height of the mountain
  • height of the water

Word family

noun height
verb heighten
adjective high
adverb highly

Usage note

Height refers to the measurement from bottom to top. 'High' is the adjective form, while 'heighten' is the verb used to increase something's level or intensity.

Example sentences

  1. The height of the mountain is 5,000 feet.
  2. I can't reach that shelf because it's too high.
  3. The height of the building is 50 stories.
  4. She's 5 feet in height.
  5. The height of the basketball hoop is 10 feet.

Quotes

  • The greater the difficulty, the greater the glory. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. - Epictetus
  • We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started. - Henry Ward Beecher
  • A great tower must be built on solid foundations. - Antoni Gaudi

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