height — the measurement of how tall someone or something is
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the measurement of how tall someone or something is
Pronunciation (IPA): /haɪt/
Example Sentences
- The basketball player's height gave him a huge advantage.
- My little brother lies about his height on dating apps.
- She measured the height of the ceiling before buying the chandelier.
height
NOUN[/haɪt/]
the measurement of how tall someone or something is
The climber measures the mountain's height from base to snowy peak.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hēhðu' and 'hīehðu', derived from the Proto-Germanic root meaning 'high'. Related to the adjective 'high' and shares Indo-European roots with similar words across Germanic languages.
Breakdown
high (adjective, from OE 'hēah') + -th (suffix forming abstract nouns) = height
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The basketball player's height gave him a huge advantage.”
“My little brother lies about his height on dating apps.”
“She measured the height of the ceiling before buying the chandelier.”
“At the height of his career, he owned three restaurants.”
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