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height

height [ hīt ]

noun (plural heights)

Definition:

1. length upward: the distance between the lowest and highest point of somebody or something

a steep cliff about 200 feet in height

2. distance above point: the distance that somebody or something is above the ground, sea, or another reference point

3. noticeable tallness: the condition of being noticeably high or tall compared to others

His height makes him stand out in a crowd.

4. highest point: the top or highest point of something

When you reach the height, you'll get a wonderful view.

5. high position: a high place or position, especially one where somebody can see a view or how high up he or she is ( often used in the plural )

afraid of heights

6. most important or active level: the level of greatest intensity, activity, importance, or success

She was at the height of her powers.

7. most intense level: a high level of intensity or severity ( often used in the plural )

Their arrogance is reaching new heights.

8. extreme example: the most extreme example of something

It was the height of folly to have gone there on your own.

plural noun heights

Definition:

hills or mountains: an area of hilly or mountainous terrain, especially one that is noticeably elevated above the surrounding region ( often used in place names )

[ Old English hēhþu "highest part" < Germanic]

Cultural Note


	Wuthering Heights, a novel (1847) by British writer Emily Brontë. Brontë's only novel, it is the story of a foundling, Heathcliff, whose mistreatment at the hands of his adoptive family leads him to seek revenge later in life. The novel is noted for its evocative descriptions of the Yorkshire moors, its complex morality, and its intensity of feeling.