Height Definition

height
noun
  1. the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
  2. 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"
  3. (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
  4. elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface; "the altitude gave her a headache"

"Height" in song lyrics

See how height is used in real songs:

  • "in Bed-Stuy with my boy, Kiwai Height"
    3rd Bass — Product of the Environment
  • "As the lord in this wisdom looks down from height"
    Above the Law f/ Kokane — Uncle Sam's Curse
  • "Crumb roaches and night fall, call it to height"
    Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only, Prevail — And That You Can Quote

Usage tips for "height"

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