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| 1. | [ noun ] the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top | |
| Synonyms: | tallness | |
| Related terms: | dimension lowness highness high low | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the highest level or degree attainable | |
| Synonyms: | top peak elevation summit pinnacle superlative acme | |
| Examples: | : "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty" "at the height of her career" "the peak of perfection" "summer was at its peak" the pinnacle of fame" "the summit of his ambition" |
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| Related terms: | degree lead promote lift | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (biology) natural height of a person or animal in an upright position | |
| Synonyms: | stature | |
| Related terms: | bodily_property shortness tallness tall short | |
| 4. | [ noun ] elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface | |
| Synonyms: | altitude | |
| Examples: | "the altitude gave her a headache" |
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| Related terms: | elevation level ceiling ceiling | |
| 5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 12040 | |
| Similar spelling: |
hecht he-goat Hight Haight hesiod heist |
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