Synonyms for

Hills

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

Definition

Hills are raised areas of land with a summit, usually rounded or pointed, that is lower than a mountain.

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Common collocations

  • rolling hills
  • gentle hills
  • steep hills
  • barren hills
  • green hills
  • distant hills
  • across the hills

Word family

noun hill
verb hill
adjective hilly

Usage note

While 'hill' generally refers to a natural elevation of land, it can also be used metaphorically, as in 'hill to die on'. The adjective 'hilly' describes an area characterized by many hills.

Example sentences

  1. The hills are alive with the sound of music!
  2. We hiked to the top of the hill to see the sunset.
  3. The roller coaster went up and down the hills.
  4. The cows grazed on the green hills.
  5. The mountain climber was exhausted after climbing the steep hill.

Quotes

  • Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn. – John Muir
  • I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it. People think pleasing God is all God cares about. But any fool living in the world can see it always trying to please us back. – Alice Walker
  • I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. – Jack London

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