Hill

biographical name

Synonyms of Hillnext
Sir Rowland 1795–1879 English postal reformer

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“Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hill. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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hill

1 of 2 noun
1
: a usually rounded height of land lower than a mountain
2
: an artificial heap or mound (as of earth)
3
: several seeds or plants planted in a group rather than a row
a hill of beans

hill

2 of 2 verb
1
: to form into a heap
2
: to draw earth around the roots or base of
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