Definition of height
1a
: 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
2a
: 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
4a
: 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
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The first known use of height was before the 12th century
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