American English pronunciation
How to pronounce heights
IPA transcription: ['haɪts]
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Noun
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the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
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the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
“his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty”
“the artist's gifts are at their acme”
“at the height of her career”
“the peak of perfection”
“summer was at its peak”
“...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame”
“the summit of his ambition”
“so many highest superlatives achieved by man”
“at the top of his profession”
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elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
“the altitude gave her a headache”
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(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
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a high place
“they stood on high and observed the countryside”
“he doesn't like heights”
Usage examples
- Pollitt was born in Brooklyn Heights, New York.
- This time period represents the heights of the bands success.
- Siena Heights teams are known as the Saints.
- Throughout the Heights three hose carts were placed.
- After all, who doesn’t want to overcome new challenges and achieve great heights?
- After all, who doesn’t want to overcome new challenges and achieve great heights?
- The fort was known as Cotta Heights.
- Perlman was born in Washington Heights, New York.
- The dissolution was approved and the nearby Cordell schools annexed the Washita Heights district.
- Canley Heights mostly consists of low-density residential and commercial developments.