Height — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhīt/

Meaning & Definition of Height

Height (noun)

  1. the part that rises or extends upward the greatest distance, the highest part, summit
  2. the most advanced or extreme point of something, zenith
  3. very good or successful levels

Height (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the highest part or point

    "many regard the painting of the Sistine Chapel as the height of Michelangelo's career"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

  2. 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"

    similar: depth, extremity, limit
    related: consummation, epitome, quintessence, ultimate

  3. 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"

    similar: altitude, elevation, inches, stature
    related: rise, highness, loftiness, tallness

  4. an area of high ground

    "Gulliver, standing on a height near the shore, saw an island suspended above the sea"

    similar: altitude(s), elevation, eminence, highland, hill, hump, mound, prominence, rise, upland
    related: alp, mount, mountain, peak, butte, mesa, plateau, table, tableland, bluff, cliff, crag, precipice, steep, tor, ridge, sierra, dome, sugarloaf, foothill, hillock, hummock, knob, knoll, downs
    opposite: lowland
    near: dale, dell, depression, dingle, glen, hollow, vale, valley, basin, bottom, bottomland, fen, flat, floodplain, plain, tidewater

  5. the most intense or characteristic phase of something

    "at the very height of the storm, someone knocked on the door"

    similar: deep, depth, middle, midst, thick
    related: center, heart

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Height

The most common words with a similar meaning to Height:

acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith, depth, extremity, limit, altitude, elevation, inches, stature, altitude(s), eminence, highland, hill, hump, mound, prominence, rise, upland, deep

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Height

Words with the opposite meaning of Height:

bottom, nadir, rock bottom, lowland

Related Words for Height

bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot, consummation, epitome, quintessence, ultimate, highness, loftiness, tallness, alp, mount, mountain, butte, mesa, plateau, table

Near Antonyms of Height

abyss, base, foot, minimum, dale, dell, depression, dingle, glen, hollow, vale, valley, basin, bottomland, fen, flat, floodplain, plain, tidewater

Origin & Etymology of Height

Middle English heighthe, from Old English hīehthu; akin to Old High German hōhida height, Old English hēah high

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Height

height to paper, slant height, x-height, at full height, at the height of, in height, the height of, to (one's) full height

Frequently Asked Questions about Height

What does "Height" mean?

"Height" means the part that rises or extends upward the greatest distance, the highest part, summit. As a noun, it is defined as: the part that rises or extends upward the greatest distance, the highest part, summit. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Height"?

Other words for "Height" include acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest and crown. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Height" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Height"?

There are 92 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Height". Common alternatives include acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination and head.

What is the opposite of "Height"?

Antonyms of "Height" include bottom, nadir, rock bottom and lowland. Near antonyms include abyss, base, foot and minimum.

How do you use "Height" in a sentence?

Examples of "Height" in a sentence: "many regard the painting of the Sistine Chapel as the height of Michelangelo's career"; "the student's defiant use of a cell phone during class was regarded by the professor as the height of insolence"; "the average height of the players on the volleyball team is well over six feet".

Is "Height" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Height" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Height"?

"Height" is pronounced /ˈhīt/.

What is the origin of the word "Height"?

"Height" comes from Middle English heighthe, from Old English hīehthu; akin to Old High German hōhida height, Old English hēah high. First known use: before 12th century.