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Hill

UK /["/hɪl/"]/US /["/hɪl/"]/

Definition

an area of land that is higher than the land around it, but not as high as a mountain

In simple words: A small mountain or elevated area of land.

Examples

  • The old man sat on a hill to enjoy the view of the valley.
  • We climbed the hill to reach the top of the mountain.
  • There is a small hill near my house where we play soccer.
  • The children loved rolling down the hill during their picnic.
  • As the sun set, the hill looked beautiful against the orange sky.

Usage notes

Used to describe a natural raised area of land. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but may not be used in scientific discussions about mountains.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'hill' as a small 'hilltop' to help you remember its shape.

Collocations

  • big
  • high
  • long
  • ascend
  • climb
  • climb up
  • overlook something
  • rise
  • surround something
  • climbing
  • walking
  • climb
  • down a/​the hill
  • in the hills
  • on a/​the hill
  • the bottom of a/​the hill
  • the foot of a/​the hill
  • the crest of a/​the hill
  • big
  • high
  • long
  • ascend
  • climb
  • climb up
  • overlook something
  • rise
  • surround something
  • climbing
  • walking
  • climb
  • down a/​the hill
  • in the hills
  • on a/​the hill
  • the bottom of a/​the hill
  • the foot of a/​the hill
  • the crest of a/​the hill

Synonyms

  • mound
  • knoll
  • ridge
  • hillock

Antonyms

  • valley
  • depression
  • lowland

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'mountain' — mountains are larger than hills.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'hill' instead of the correct pronunciation.
  • Using 'hills' when referring to only one raised area.