height

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as in depth
the most extreme or advanced point the student's defiant use of a cell phone during class was regarded by the professor as the height of insolence

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as in elevation
the distance of something or someone from bottom to top the average height of the players on the volleyball team is well over six feet

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as in midst
the most intense or characteristic phase of something at the very height of the storm, someone knocked on the door

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How does the noun height contrast with its synonyms?

The words altitude and elevation are common synonyms of height. While all three words mean "vertical distance either between the top and bottom of something or between a base and something above it," height refers to something measured vertically whether high or low.

a wall two meters in height

How do altitude and elevation relate to one another, in the sense of height?

Both altitude and elevation apply to height as measured by angular measurement or atmospheric pressure; altitude is preferable when referring to vertical distance above the surface of the earth or above sea level; elevation is used especially in reference to vertical height on land.

fly at an altitude of 10,000 meters
Denver is a city with a high elevation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of height The Bug Room extends 7 feet (2.1 m) high, and the poles adjust between 42 and 91 in (107 to 231 cm) high to fit to different vehicle heights. New Atlas, 30 May 2025 The floor collaboration is one of many in the last year couple years that has elevated Playa Society to new heights including working with Cash App, Door Dash, and the WNBA. Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 At the same time, the conflict grew her own superstardom to stratospheric heights as the Taylor’s Version re-releases became massive hits in their own right. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025 Shower flooring must be non-slip and shower knobs should be at wheelchair height. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for height
Recent Examples of Synonyms for height
Noun
  • Valerie Mahaffey, who reached a career zenith in 1992 with an Emmy win for Best Supporting actress in a Drama Series for Northern Exposure, died on May 30 after losing her battle with cancer.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • My disappointment at just missing the zenith of this color riot is quickly replaced by a strongly sweet aroma that floods my nose while passing through Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort’s imposing entrance.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • The depths of the ocean where deep-sea mining would take place have been untouched for millennia.
    Justin Worland, Time, 5 June 2025
  • The Jets need pass-rushing depth outside of McDonald and Johnson, and Weaver could be the one who provides that.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • The structures—built between the 1920s and 1960s—are built at slight elevations and capitalize on their surroundings by framing sweeping views of mountains and hills.
    Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
  • The Figari vineyard sits at 4,000 feet of elevation at the base of the Omu di Cagna Mountain while the Bonifacio vineyard is situated above the Mediterranean near the Bonifacio cliffs.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • The ride also was known for its dramatic 17-story, straight-up lift hill right out of the loading station.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
  • If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • But even in the midst of a nationwide housing affordability crisis, some states have fared and are faring better than others.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
  • And in the midst of this are marvelous moments of complex character affection (and disdain) between Smart and Einbinder.
    Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Surf Ranch in Fresno, created by 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, became a pinnacle of wave technology, but has a hefty price tag in the tens of thousands to access.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
  • Love probably needs to play like a $220 million quarterback for the Packers to reach the sport’s pinnacle.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Some countries impose strict limits, such as a maximum of 10 children per donor.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • Some of these energy drinks contain a good portion of that daily limit.
    Alice Oglethorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Aged at an altitude of over 7,500 feet in the highlands of Quetzaltenango, it is known for its sweet, velvety character.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • Noctilucent clouds are wispy, silvery-blue clouds found at much higher altitudes than usual.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025

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“Height.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/height. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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