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单词 heightens
释义

height

noun

ˈhīt How to pronounce height (audio)
nonstandard
ˈhītth How to pronounce height (audio)
1
a
: the part that rises or extends upward the greatest distance : the highest part : summit
reached the height of the mountain
b
: the most advanced or extreme point of something : zenith
at the height of his powers
during the height of the violence
2
a
: the distance from the bottom to the top of someone or something standing upright
estimating the height of a tree
a woman of average height
six feet in height
b
: the extent of elevation above a level
The land reaches a height of 600 feet above sea level.
3
: the condition of being tall or extending upward a great distance
He was surprised by her height.
other ball players who have more height
4
a
: an extent of land rising to a considerable degree above the surrounding country
b
: a point or position that is advanced or extreme or that extends upward a great distance : a high point or position
afraid of heights
the heights and depths of love
5
obsolete : an advanced social rank

Synonyms

  • 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
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Example Sentences

What's the height of the building? These bushes grow to heights of up to five feet. a woman of average height We were measured for height and weight. The ride has a height requirement. You have to be four feet tall to ride. I was surprised by his height. The land reaches a height of 600 feet above sea level. See More
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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

height

noun

ˈhīt How to pronounce height (audio)
1
: the distance from the bottom to the top of something standing upright
2
: distance upward
3
: the highest point or greatest degree
She was at the height of her career.

Choose the Right Synonym for height

height, altitude, and elevation mean distance upward. height may be used in measuring something from bottom to top. The wall is ten feet in height. altitude is used in measuring the distance above a fixed level. A plane was flying at a low altitude. elevation is used in measuring the height to which something is raised. The elevation of the tower is 300 feet.

Medical Definition

height

noun

ˈhīt How to pronounce height (audio) ˈhītth How to pronounce height (audio)
: the distance from the bottom to the top of something standing upright
especially : the distance from the lowest to the highest point of an animal body especially of a human being in a natural standing position or from the lowest point to an arbitrarily chosen upper point
a man six feet in height
a dog two feet in height at the shoulder

heightens

verb

present tense third-person singular of heighten
1
as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • intensifies
  • enhances
  • deepens
  • strengthens
  • reinforces
  • consolidates
  • amplifies
  • boosts
  • accentuates
  • sharpens
  • broadens
  • magnifies
  • redoubles
  • expands
  • augments
  • emphasizes
  • lengthens
  • steps up
  • extends
  • accelerates
  • maximizes
  • enlarges
  • enforces
  • quickens
  • stresses
  • hastens
  • exacerbates
  • amps (up)
  • enlivens
  • aggravates
  • beefs (up)
  • supplements
  • reenforces
  • points (up)
  • restrengthens
  • jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reduces
  • decreases
  • diminishes
  • lessens
  • weakens
  • abates
  • tones (down)
  • moderates
  • subdues
  • recedes
  • subsides
  • wanes
  • alleviates
  • lightens
  • eases
  • dwindles
  • lets up (on)
  • tapers (off)
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2
as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • lifts
  • elevates
  • raises
  • uplifts
  • boosts
  • upholds
  • ups
  • hoists
  • rises
  • heaves
  • hikes
  • cranes
  • ascends
  • takes up
  • hefts
  • picks up
  • perks (up)
  • jacks (up)
  • mounts
  • upraises
  • upends
  • rears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • lowers
  • drops
  • falls
  • descends
  • plunges
  • pushes
  • dips
  • slips
  • depresses
  • bears
  • presses
  • sinks
  • pitches
  • submerges
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