Cool MateMeaning of Height
In simple words: How tall something is.
Height in a sentence
- The height of the Eiffel Tower is 1,083 feet.
- You need to measure your height for the entrance ticket.
- The height of the mountain surprised everyone.
- Her height helped her become a successful model.
- In basketball, height is often an advantage.
How to use Height
Use 'height' when discussing measurements, like the height of a person or a building. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in metaphorical contexts, like 'the height of fame.'
Grammar pattern
standalone term
Memory hint
Think of a 'high' tree reaching great 'height'.
Related words
Collocations with Height
- full
- maximum
- considerable
- determine
- measure
- have
- in height
- full
- maximum
- considerable
- determine
- measure
- have
- in height
- considerable
- great
- ceiling
- gain
- lose
- maintain
- at a height of
- mountain
- rocky
- scale
- be afraid of
- have a head for
- from a height
- a fear of heights
- commanding
- dizzy
- dizzying
- achieve
- climb to
- reach
- commanding
- dizzy
- dizzying
- achieve
- climb to
- reach
Common mistakes with Height
- Confusing 'height' with 'weight'.
- Using 'high' instead of 'tall' when referring to people.
- Mixing up units of measurement, like feet and meters.
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Frequently asked questions about Height
What does Height mean?
How tall something is.
What is the definition of Height?
the measurement of how tall a person or thing is
How do you use Height in a sentence?
The height of the Eiffel Tower is 1,083 feet.
Can you give another example of Height?
You need to measure your height for the entrance ticket.
What are synonyms for Height?
Common alternatives include altitude, elevation, tallness, stature, size.
What is the opposite of Height?
Opposite meanings include depth, width.
What words go with Height?
It commonly pairs with full, maximum, considerable, determine, measure, have, in height, full, maximum, considerable, determine, measure, have, in height, considerable, great, ceiling, gain, lose, maintain, at a height of, mountain, rocky, scale, be afraid of, have a head for, from a height, a fear of heights, commanding, dizzy, dizzying, achieve, climb to, reach, commanding, dizzy, dizzying, achieve, climb to, reach.
What are common mistakes when using Height?
Confusing 'height' with 'weight'. Using 'high' instead of 'tall' when referring to people. Mixing up units of measurement, like feet and meters.
How do you pronounce Height?
US: /["/haɪt/"]/, UK: /["/haɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Height?
Use 'height' when discussing measurements, like the height of a person or a building. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in metaphorical contexts, like 'the height of fame.'
What CEFR level is Height?
"Height" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.