height


Definition: Meaning of, height in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / hʌɪt /

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height heights
  1. how tall [uncountable and countable] how tall someone or something is
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  2. distance above the ground [uncountable and countable] the distance something is above the ground
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  3. high place [countable] a place or position that is a long way above the ground
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  4. high place heights [plural] a particular high place - used especially in place names
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  5. new/great/dizzy etc heights a very high level of achievement or success
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  6. new/great/dizzy etc heights a very great level or degree
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  7. the height of something the busiest or most extreme part of a period or activity [=  peak]
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  8. be at the height of your success/fame/powers etc to be more successful, famous etc than at any other time
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  9. be the height of fashion/stupidity/luxury etc to be extremely fashionable, stupid etc
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height used in phrases

  • in height (adjective)
    1. having a specified height
  • pulse height analyser (noun)
    1. scientific instrument consisting of an electronic circuit that permits only voltage pulses of predetermined height to pass
  • pulse height analyzer (noun)
    1. scientific instrument consisting of an electronic circuit that permits only voltage pulses of predetermined height to pass
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